TV channels & antenna towers in Electric City, Washington
Electric City has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K10RA-D, 25 miles to the SW.
Over-the-air TV in Electric City
Electric City, Washington has a population of about 1,010. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 4 low-power and 36 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Electric City, 27 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KXLY-TV in Spokane, WA, 89 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREM in Spokane, WA, 84 miles to the east.
Which way to point your antenna in Electric City
Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The nearest towers for Electric City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Electric City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Electric City
The farthest of the closest towers for Electric City is K11WY-D, 25 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Electric City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 40; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K10RA-DTranslator | 25 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Coulee City, WA |
| K12RD-DTranslator | 25 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Coulee City, WA |
| K11WY-DTranslator | 25 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Coulee City, WA |
| K25NY-DTranslator | 32 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
| K23MU-DTranslator | 32 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
| K24LM-DTranslator | 32 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
| K26GV-DLow power | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K19AU-DTranslator | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, Okanogan, Etc., WA |
| K31AH-DTranslator | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, Etc, WA |
| K35MN-DTranslator | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K17EV-DTranslator | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K33NM-DTranslator | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K10DK-DTranslator | 41 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K12CW-DTranslator | 41 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K08CW-DTranslator | 41 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K34NN-DTranslator | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Brewster & Pateros, WA |
| K14SF-DTranslator | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Brewster & Pateros, WA |
| K22MO-DLow power | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Pateros, WA |
| K10AP-DTranslator | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Brewster & Pateros, WA |
| K12AV-DTranslator | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Brewster & Pateros, WA |
| K08AP-DTranslator | 44 mi | 278° W | Poor | Brewster & Pateros, WA |
| K09BI-DTranslator | 44 mi | 280° W | Poor | Methow, WA |
| K11BM-DTranslator | 44 mi | 280° W | Poor | Methow, WA |
| K36PH-DTranslator | 44 mi | 280° W | Poor | Methow, WA |
| K10DM-DTranslator | 45 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Riverside, WA |
How Electric City compares with the rest of Washington
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Electric City ranks 390th 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.
Setting up an antenna in Electric City: 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 220° SW, the direction of K11WY-D, 25 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 0 stations, 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 Electric City?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Electric City; around 0 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 Electric City?
Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The nearest towers for Electric City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Electric City?
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 Electric City?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Electric City?
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.
TV channels in nearby Washington cities
- Grand Coulee1.7 mi
- Coulee Dam3.7 mi
- Bridgeport30 mi
- Brewster36 mi
- Okanogan39 mi
- Omak40 mi
- Soap Lake43 mi
- Davenport45 mi
- Chelan46 mi
- Ephrata49 mi
More: all TV stations in Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Electric City; signal estimates ignore terrain.