TV channels & antenna towers in Camano, Washington

Camano has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K29ED-D, 23 miles to the SE.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
14,202population

Network channels in Camano

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKVOS-TVUnivision12 38 mi338° NNW GoodBellingham, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 38 mi168° SSE GoodSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 38 mi168° SSE GoodBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 38 mi168° SSE GoodSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 38 mi168° SSE GoodSeattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 40 mi165° SSE GoodSeattle, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 45 mi196° SSW FairTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 45 mi197° SSW FairTacoma, WA
IONKWPX-TVION33 53 mi151° SSE GoodBellevue, WA

Over-the-air TV in Camano

With roughly 14,200 residents, Camano is a city in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Seattle, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Seattle's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 4 (KOMO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (KIRO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (KING-TV), Fox on channel 13 (KCPQ), CW on channel 51 (KUNS-TV), ION on channel 33 (KWPX-TV), Univision on channel 12 (KVOS-TV), MeTV on channel 44.1 (KFFV) and Trinity on channel 20 (KTBW-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Camano

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Camano sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles south of Camano (168° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Camano at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Camano, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Camano

The farthest main network tower for Camano is KING-TV (NBC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KCPQ (Fox), 45 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Camano

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K29ED-DLow power23 mi 126° SEWeakEverett, WA
K15MW-DLow power27 mi 11° NNEFairBellingham, WA
KBCBFull power38 mi 338° NNWGoodBellingham, WA
K18NJ-DLow power38 mi 338° NNWPoorBellingham, WA
K30RC-DLow power38 mi 338° NNWPoorBellingham, WA
KQAH-LDLow power38 mi 168° SSEWeakMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power38 mi 168° SSEPoorSeattle, WA
KONGFull power38 mi 168° SSEGoodEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power38 mi 168° SSEWeakSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power38 mi 168° SSEPoorSeattle, WA
KCTS-TVFull power40 mi 165° SSEFairSeattle, WA
KZJOFull power40 mi 165° SSEGoodSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power40 mi 165° SSEFairTacoma, WA
K18NI-DTranslator52 mi 175° SPoorPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KWDKFull power53 mi 151° SSEFairTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power53 mi 151° SSEPoorSeattle, WA
KBTC-TVFull power62 mi 179° SPoorTacoma, WA

How Camano compares with the rest of Washington

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Camano ranks 210th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

60% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Marysville, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Camano: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 168° SSE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 38 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Camano, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Camano. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Camano, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Camano. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Camano, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Camano. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Camano, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 45 miles SSW of Camano. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Camano, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Camano. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Camano?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Camano; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Camano?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Camano sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Camano?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Camano?

KCPQ (Fox), 45 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Camano?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Camano; signal estimates ignore terrain.