TV channels & antenna towers in Chelan, Washington

Chelan has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K07JO-D, 2.5 miles to the SSW.

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54TV transmitters within 70 miles

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4,060population

Over-the-air TV in Chelan

Chelan is a town of about 4,060 people in Washington. There are 54 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 low-power and 47 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOMO-TV in Seattle, WA, 110 miles to the west. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA, 110 miles to the west.

Which way to point your antenna in Chelan

The nearest towers around Chelan are in different directions: K07JO-D 199° SSW (2.5 mi), K10AP-D 7° N (12 mi) and K12AV-D 7° N (12 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chelan

The farthest of the closest towers for Chelan is K12AV-D, 12 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other TV stations near Chelan

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 54; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K07JO-DTranslator	2.5 mi	199° SSW	Weak	Chelan Butte, WA
K10AP-DTranslator	12 mi	7° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K12AV-DTranslator	12 mi	7° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K08AP-DTranslator	12 mi	7° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K22MO-DLow power	12 mi	8° N	Fair	Pateros, WA
K34NN-DTranslator	12 mi	8° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K14SF-DTranslator	12 mi	8° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K09BI-DTranslator	14 mi	6° N	Poor	Methow, WA
K11BM-DTranslator	14 mi	6° N	Poor	Methow, WA
K36PH-DTranslator	14 mi	6° N	Weak	Methow, WA
K25NY-DTranslator	20 mi	44° NE	Poor	Bridgeport, WA
K23MU-DTranslator	20 mi	44° NE	Poor	Bridgeport, WA
K24LM-DTranslator	20 mi	44° NE	Poor	Bridgeport, WA
K32MC-DTranslator	28 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Baker Flats Area, WA
K12LV-DTranslator	28 mi	234° SW	Poor	Dryden, WA
K08JP-DTranslator	28 mi	234° SW	Poor	Dryden, WA
K10LG-DTranslator	28 mi	234° SW	Poor	Dryden, WA
K13ER-DTranslator	30 mi	225° SW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K09ES-DTranslator	30 mi	225° SW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K11EZ-DTranslator	30 mi	225° SW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K10RA-DTranslator	32 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K12RD-DTranslator	32 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K11WY-DTranslator	32 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K12BA-DTranslator	33 mi	352° N	Poor	Winthrop-Twisp, WA
K08AY-DTranslator	33 mi	352° N	Poor	Winthrop-Twisp, WA

How Chelan compares with the rest of Washington

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Chelan ranks 384th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17).

24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Wenatchee, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chelan: step by step

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.
Point it toward 7° N, the direction of K12AV-D, 12 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 1 station, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

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

54 transmitters within 70 miles of Chelan; around 1 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 Chelan?

What kind of antenna do I need in Chelan?

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. The towers are spread over about 168° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chelan?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Chelan?

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 Chelan; signal estimates ignore terrain.