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TV channels & antenna towers in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, Washington

Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTBW-TV (Trinity), 5.6 miles to the SW.

Open Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake in the live finder
24TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
2,935population

Network channels in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 5.6 mi231° SW StrongTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 6.0 mi235° SW GoodTacoma, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 16 mi81° E StrongSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 16 mi81° E StrongBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 16 mi81° E StrongSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 17 mi82° E StrongSeattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 18 mi86° E GoodSeattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION33 35 mi100° E GoodBellevue, WA

Over-the-air TV in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake

Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, Washington has a population of about 2,940. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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). 6 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 Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake

The main network towers around Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake are in different directions: ABC 81° E (16 mi), CBS 81° E (16 mi), NBC 82° E (17 mi) and Fox 235° SW (6.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles east of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake (81° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake

The farthest main network tower for Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake is KING-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KTBW-TV is only 5.6 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 Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KQAH-LDLow power16 mi 81° EFairMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power16 mi 81° EFairSeattle, WA
KONGFull power17 mi 82° EStrongEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power17 mi 82° EFairSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power17 mi 82° EFairSeattle, WA
K18NI-DTranslator17 mi 133° SEFairPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KSTWFull power18 mi 86° EGoodTacoma, WA
KCTS-TVFull power18 mi 86° EFairSeattle, WA
KZJOFull power18 mi 86° EStrongSeattle, WA
KBTC-TVFull power24 mi 158° SSEGoodTacoma, WA
KWDKFull power35 mi 100° EGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power35 mi 100° EPoorSeattle, WA
K18NH-DTranslator36 mi 145° SEPoorPuyallup, WA
K29ED-DLow power38 mi 45° NEPoorEverett, WA
K25CG-DLow power67 mi 227° SWPoorAberdeen, WA
K15MW-DLow power68 mi 11° NNEPoorBellingham, WA

How Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake compares with the rest of Washington

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake ranks 132nd of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 5.6 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

16% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bremerton, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 82° E, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 17 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 19 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 Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles E of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 6.0 miles SW of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake?

The main network towers around Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake are in different directions: ABC 81° E (16 mi), CBS 81° E (16 mi), NBC 82° E (17 mi) and Fox 235° SW (6.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake?

KTBW-TV is only 5.6 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 Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake?

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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