TV channels & antenna towers in Clearview, Washington

Clearview has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K29ED-D, 10.0 miles to the N.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
10.0 mito the closest tower
3,324population

Network channels in Clearview

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 17 mi210° SSW GoodSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 17 mi217° SW StrongSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 18 mi217° SW StrongBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 18 mi217° SW StrongSeattle, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 18 mi218° SW StrongSeattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION33 24 mi162° SSE GoodBellevue, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 37 mi238° WSW FairTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 37 mi238° WSW FairTacoma, WA
UNIKVOS-TVUnivision12 67 mi331° NNW GoodBellingham, WA

Over-the-air TV in Clearview

Clearview is a town of about 3,320 people in Washington. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Clearview, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles 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 Clearview

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Clearview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KING-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KIRO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles southwest of Clearview (217° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Clearview

The farthest main network tower for Clearview is KCPQ (Fox), 37 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Clearview

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K29ED-DLow power10.0 mi 360° NFairEverett, WA
KCTS-TVFull power17 mi 210° SSWFairSeattle, WA
KZJOFull power17 mi 209° SSWStrongSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power17 mi 210° SSWGoodTacoma, WA
KONGFull power17 mi 217° SWStrongEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power17 mi 217° SWFairSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power17 mi 217° SWFairSeattle, WA
KQAH-LDLow power18 mi 218° SWFairMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power18 mi 218° SWFairSeattle, WA
KWDKFull power24 mi 162° SSEGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power24 mi 162° SSEWeakSeattle, WA
K18NI-DTranslator32 mi 208° SSWWeakPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KBTC-TVFull power42 mi 205° SSWFairTacoma, WA
K18NH-DTranslator46 mi 188° SPoorPuyallup, WA
K15MW-DLow power52 mi 345° NNWPoorBellingham, WA
KBCBFull power67 mi 331° NNWFairBellingham, WA
K18NJ-DLow power67 mi 331° NNWPoorBellingham, WA
K30RC-DLow power67 mi 331° NNWPoorBellingham, WA

How Clearview compares with the rest of Washington

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Clearview ranks 5th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 North Creek, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Clearview: 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 238° WSW, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 37 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 21 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 Clearview, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SW of Clearview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Clearview, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SW of Clearview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Clearview, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Clearview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Clearview, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Clearview. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Clearview, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SW of Clearview. Estimated signal: strong.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Clearview; around 21 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 Clearview?

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Clearview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Clearview?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clearview?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Clearview?

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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