TV channels & antenna towers in McCleary, Washington

McCleary has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25CG-D, 24 miles to the WSW.

Open McCleary in the live finder

46TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

1,618population

Network channels in McCleary

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKCPQFox	13	40 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Tacoma, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity	20	41 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Tacoma, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS	7	58 mi	46° NE	Fair	Seattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW	51	58 mi	47° NE	Fair	Bellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC	4	58 mi	47° NE	Fair	Seattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC	5	59 mi	47° NE	Fair	Seattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV	44.1	59 mi	49° NE	Weak	Seattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION	33	68 mi	62° ENE	Good	Bellevue, WA

Over-the-air TV in McCleary

McCleary is a small community of about 1,620 people in Washington. There are 46 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 15 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of McCleary, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 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.

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). 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 McCleary

Point your antenna NE, at about 43°. The main network towers for McCleary sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KCPQ and KTBW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles northeast of McCleary (32° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach McCleary at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

KOMO-TV (ABC), KIRO-TV (CBS) and KING-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from McCleary. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for McCleary

The farthest main network tower for McCleary is KING-TV (NBC), 59 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 McCleary

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25CG-DLow power	24 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Aberdeen, WA
K17NX-DLow power	36 mi	164° SSE	Weak	Centralia/Chehalis, WA
KCKAFull power	36 mi	164° SSE	Good	Centralia, WA
K15MI-DLow power	36 mi	164° SSE	Weak	Centralia/Chelasis, WA
K15IQ-DLow power	37 mi	205° SSW	Weak	Astoria, OR
KBTC-TVFull power	39 mi	66° ENE	Fair	Tacoma, WA
K20NL-DTranslator	43 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Grays River, Lebam, WA
K35HU-DTranslator	43 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Grays River, WA
K29IB-DTranslator	43 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Grays River, Etc., WA
K31IR-DTranslator	43 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Grays River, WA
K16LV-DTranslator	43 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Grays River, WA
K18NI-DTranslator	47 mi	56° NE	Poor	Point Pulley, Etc., WA
K18NH-DTranslator	48 mi	80° E	Poor	Puyallup, WA
KQAH-LDLow power	58 mi	46° NE	Poor	Maltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power	58 mi	46° NE	Poor	Seattle, WA
KONGFull power	59 mi	47° NE	Weak	Everett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power	59 mi	47° NE	Poor	Seattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power	59 mi	47° NE	Poor	Seattle, WA
KSTWFull power	59 mi	49° NE	Weak	Tacoma, WA
KCTS-TVFull power	59 mi	49° NE	Poor	Seattle, WA
KZJOFull power	59 mi	49° NE	Fair	Seattle, WA
K23GK-DTranslator	61 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Astoria, OR
K17HA-DTranslator	61 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Astoria, OR
K21DE-DLow power	61 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Seaside-Astoria, OR
K26DB-DTranslator	61 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Astoria, OR

How McCleary compares with the rest of Washington

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, McCleary ranks 298th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Olympia, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in McCleary: 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 47° NE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 59 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 12 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 McCleary, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles NE of McCleary. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in McCleary, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles NE of McCleary. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in McCleary, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles NE of McCleary. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in McCleary, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 40 miles NNE of McCleary. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in McCleary, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles NE of McCleary. Estimated signal: fair.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of McCleary; around 12 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 McCleary?

Point your antenna NE, at about 43°. The main network towers for McCleary sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in McCleary?

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 McCleary?

Is there an app to find TV towers in McCleary?

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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