TV channels & antenna towers in Crocker, Washington

Crocker has 25 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 K18NH-D, 9.9 miles to the NW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
9.9 mito the closest tower
1,268population

Network channels in Crocker

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKWPX-TVION33 30 mi12° NNE GoodBellevue, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 38 mi345° NNW GoodSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 40 mi343° NNW GoodSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 40 mi343° NNW GoodBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 40 mi343° NNW GoodSeattle, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 40 mi343° NNW GoodSeattle, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 46 mi315° NW FairTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 46 mi315° NW FairTacoma, WA

Over-the-air TV in Crocker

Crocker, Washington has a population of about 1,270. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 8 low-power and 2 translators. 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.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Crocker, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 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), MeTV on channel 44.1 (KFFV) and Trinity on channel 20 (KTBW-TV). 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 Crocker

Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Crocker 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 40 miles north of Crocker (343° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Crocker at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Crocker

The farthest main network tower for Crocker is KIRO-TV (CBS), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KCPQ (Fox), 46 miles northwest, 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 Crocker

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K18NH-DTranslator9.9 mi 310° NWFairPuyallup, WA
KBTC-TVFull power24 mi 306° NWGoodTacoma, WA
K18NI-DTranslator29 mi 327° NNWWeakPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KWDKFull power30 mi 12° NNEGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power30 mi 12° NNEWeakSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power38 mi 345° NNWFairTacoma, WA
KZJOFull power38 mi 346° NNWGoodSeattle, WA
KCTS-TVFull power38 mi 346° NNWFairSeattle, WA
KONGFull power40 mi 343° NNWGoodEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power40 mi 343° NNWPoorSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power40 mi 343° NNWPoorSeattle, WA
KQAH-LDLow power40 mi 343° NNWPoorMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power40 mi 343° NNWPoorSeattle, WA
K17NX-DLow power58 mi 231° SWPoorCentralia/Chehalis, WA
KCKAFull power58 mi 231° SWFairCentralia, WA
K15MI-DLow power58 mi 231° SWPoorCentralia/Chelasis, WA
K29ED-DLow power62 mi 359° NPoorEverett, WA

How Crocker compares with the rest of Washington

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Crocker ranks 210th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 South Hill, 8.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Crocker: 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 343° NNW, the direction of KIRO-TV (CBS), 40 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 Crocker, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Crocker. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Crocker, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Crocker. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Crocker, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Crocker. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Crocker, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 46 miles NW of Crocker. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Crocker, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Crocker. Estimated signal: good.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Crocker; 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 Crocker?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Crocker sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Crocker?

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 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Crocker?

KCPQ (Fox), 46 miles northwest, 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 Crocker?

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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