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TV channels & antenna towers in Chehalis, Washington

Chehalis has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying Fox and Trinity. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K17NX-D, 8.7 miles to the SSW.

Open Chehalis in the live finder
30TV transmitters within 70 miles
2networks over the air
8.7 mito the closest tower
7,391population

Network channels in Chehalis

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKCPQFox13 62 mi7° N FairTacoma, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 62 mi7° N FairTacoma, WA

Over-the-air TV in Chehalis

Chehalis is a town of about 7,390 people in Washington. There are 30 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 10 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Chehalis, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to Tacoma, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tacoma's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are Fox on channel 13 (KCPQ) and Trinity on channel 20 (KTBW-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOMO-TV in Seattle, WA, 73 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA, 73 miles to the northeast. 2 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 Chehalis

Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Chehalis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KCPQ and KTBW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 62 miles north of Chehalis (7° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chehalis

The farthest main network tower for Chehalis is KCPQ (Fox), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KCKA is only 8.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Chehalis

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K17NX-DLow power8.7 mi 211° SSWFairCentralia/Chehalis, WA
KCKAFull power8.7 mi 211° SSWStrongCentralia, WA
K15MI-DLow power8.7 mi 211° SSWFairCentralia/Chelasis, WA
K15IQ-DLow power31 mi 258° WSWWeakAstoria, OR
K20NL-DTranslator31 mi 244° WSWPoorGrays River, Lebam, WA
K35HU-DTranslator31 mi 244° WSWWeakGrays River, WA
K29IB-DTranslator31 mi 244° WSWPoorGrays River, Etc., WA
K31IR-DTranslator31 mi 244° WSWPoorGrays River, WA
K16LV-DTranslator31 mi 244° WSWPoorGrays River, WA
K27NZ-DLow power33 mi 179° SPoorLongview, WA
K36OJ-DTranslator35 mi 171° SPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator35 mi 171° SPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator35 mi 171° SPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator35 mi 171° SPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator35 mi 171° SPoorRainier, OR
K24IT-DLow power40 mi 214° SWPoorHoquiam, WA
K25CG-DLow power41 mi 297° WNWPoorAberdeen, WA
KBTC-TVFull power48 mi 26° NNEFairTacoma, WA
K18NH-DTranslator48 mi 43° NEPoorPuyallup, WA
K23GK-DTranslator51 mi 240° WSWPoorAstoria, OR
K17HA-DTranslator51 mi 240° WSWPoorAstoria, OR
K21DE-DLow power51 mi 240° WSWPoorSeaside-Astoria, OR
K26DB-DTranslator52 mi 240° WSWPoorAstoria, OR
K28FP-DLow power52 mi 240° WSWPoorAstoria, OR
K34DC-DTranslator52 mi 240° WSWPoorAstoria, OR

How Chehalis compares with the rest of Washington

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Chehalis ranks 332nd of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 62 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Olympia, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chehalis: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 7° N, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 62 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 6 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 Fox in Chehalis, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 62 miles N of Chehalis. Estimated signal: fair.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Chehalis; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Chehalis?

Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Chehalis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chehalis?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chehalis?

KCKA is only 8.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Chehalis?

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 Chehalis; signal estimates ignore terrain.