TV channels & antenna towers in Forks, Washington
Forks has 52 TV transmitters within 150 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25CG-D, 77 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Forks
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 78 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | Tacoma, WA |
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 79 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Tacoma, WA |
| UNIKVOS-TVUnivision | 12 | 87 mi | 54° NE | Fair | Bellingham, WA |
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 99 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| IONKWPX-TVION | 33 | 116 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Bellevue, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Forks
Forks is a town of about 3,750 people in Washington. There are 52 licensed TV transmitters within 150 miles: 17 full-power, 19 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Forks, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 52 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 (fair signal). 8 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 Forks
Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Forks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 97 miles east of Forks (102° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
KOMO-TV (ABC), KIRO-TV (CBS), KING-TV (NBC) and KCPQ (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Forks. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Forks
The farthest main network tower for Forks is KING-TV (NBC), 97 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest a long-range outdoor antenna with a preamp here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 stations near Forks
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25CG-DLow power | 77 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Aberdeen, WA |
| KBCBFull power | 87 mi | 54° NE | Weak | Bellingham, WA |
| K18NJ-DLow power | 87 mi | 54° NE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| K30RC-DLow power | 87 mi | 54° NE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 97 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K18NI-DTranslator | 97 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
| KBTC-TVFull power | 99 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Tacoma, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 99 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tacoma, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 99 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 99 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K15MW-DLow power | 100 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| K15IQ-DLow power | 102 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Astoria, OR |
| K29ED-DLow power | 105 mi | 88° E | Poor | Everett, WA |
| K20NL-DTranslator | 110 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Grays River, Lebam, WA |
| K35HU-DTranslator | 110 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K29IB-DTranslator | 110 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Grays River, Etc., WA |
| K31IR-DTranslator | 110 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K16LV-DTranslator | 110 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K18NH-DTranslator | 112 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Puyallup, WA |
| K17NX-DLow power | 115 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Centralia/Chehalis, WA |
| KCKAFull power | 115 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Centralia, WA |
How Forks compares with the rest of Washington
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Forks ranks 384th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 78 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
0% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: a long-range outdoor antenna with a preamp.
Setting up an antenna in Forks: 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 102° ESE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 97 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
What channel is ABC in Forks, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 97 miles ESE of Forks. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CBS in Forks, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 97 miles ESE of Forks. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is NBC in Forks, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 97 miles ESE of Forks. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Fox in Forks, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 78 miles ESE of Forks. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Forks, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 97 miles ESE of Forks. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Forks?
52 transmitters within 150 miles of Forks; around 1 of them are likely to be receivable with long-range outdoor antenna + preamp. 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 Forks?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Forks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Forks?
Long-range outdoor antenna + preamp (70+ miles). This is fringe territory. Use a large outdoor antenna as high as possible, add a mast-mounted preamplifier, and aim carefully.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Forks?
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 Forks?
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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