TV channels & antenna towers in Kettle Falls, Washington
Kettle Falls has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K09UP-D, 0.5 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Kettle Falls
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKXLY-TVABC | 4 | 64 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Spokane, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls is a small community of about 1,600 people in Washington. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 1 low-power and 25 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Kettle Falls, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 4 (KXLY-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREM in Spokane, WA, 78 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KHQ-TV in Spokane, WA, 79 miles to the southeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Kettle Falls
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Kettle Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kettle Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kettle Falls
The farthest main network tower for Kettle Falls is KXLY-TV (ABC), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
K09UP-D is only 0.5 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 Kettle Falls
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K09UP-DTranslator | 0.5 mi | 339° NNW | Strong | Colville, WA |
| K09XY-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K12LF-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K10KR-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K11UN-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K05GL-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K36PW-DTranslator | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Priest Lake, ID |
| K32OA-DTranslator | 57 mi | 95° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K31DS-DTranslator | 57 mi | 95° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K33QB-DTranslator | 57 mi | 95° E | Poor | Coolin, ID |
| K26GV-DLow power | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K19AU-DTranslator | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, Okanogan, Etc., WA |
| K31AH-DTranslator | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, Etc, WA |
| K35MN-DTranslator | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K17EV-DTranslator | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K33NM-DTranslator | 58 mi | 259° W | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K12CX-DTranslator | 62 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K08CX-DTranslator | 62 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K10DL-DTranslator | 62 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K21NG-DTranslator | 65 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Sandpoint, ID |
| K30LS-DTranslator | 65 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Sandpoint, ID |
| K23NM-DTranslator | 65 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Sandpoint, ID |
| K33LW-DTranslator | 65 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Sandpoint, ID |
| K10DM-DTranslator | 67 mi | 264° W | Poor | Riverside, WA |
| K12CV-DTranslator | 67 mi | 264° W | Poor | Riverside, WA |
How Kettle Falls compares with the rest of Washington
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Kettle Falls ranks 371st of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 64 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Kettle Falls: 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 137° SE, the direction of KXLY-TV (ABC), 64 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 2 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
What channel is ABC in Kettle Falls, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KXLY-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SE of Kettle Falls. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kettle Falls?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Kettle Falls; around 2 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 Kettle Falls?
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Kettle Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kettle Falls?
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 Kettle Falls?
K09UP-D is only 0.5 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 Kettle Falls?
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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More: all TV stations in Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Kettle Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.