TV channels & antenna towers in Mount Vista, Washington

Mount Vista has 57 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPXG-TV (ION), 16 miles to the SSW.

57TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
7,850population

Network channels in Mount Vista

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXG-TVION22 16 mi201° SSW StrongSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 16 mi201° SSW StrongPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 16 mi201° SSW FairPortland, OR
FOXKPTVFox12 16 mi201° SSW GoodPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 16 mi198° SSW StrongSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 16 mi198° SSW StrongPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 16 mi198° SSW StrongPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 16 mi198° SSW StrongPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Mount Vista

With roughly 7,850 residents, Mount Vista is a town in Washington. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 17 low-power and 25 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of Mount Vista, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, OR, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (KATU), CBS on channel 6 (KOIN), NBC on channel 8 (KGW), Fox on channel 12 (KPTV), CW on channel 32 (KRCW-TV), ION on channel 22 (KPXG-TV) and Trinity on channel 24 (KNMT). 3 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 Mount Vista

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Mount Vista sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KPXG-TV, KGW, KPTV, KRCW-TV and KATU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles south of Mount Vista (201° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mount Vista

The farthest main network tower for Mount Vista is KOIN (CBS), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Mount Vista

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KGWZ-LDLow power16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power16 mi 201° SSWGoodPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A16 mi 201° SSWFairPortland, OR
KWVT-LDLow power16 mi 202° SSWFairSalem, OR
KPDXFull power16 mi 201° SSWStrongVancouver, WA
KUNP-LDLow power16 mi 200° SSWFairPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power16 mi 200° SSWFairVancouver, WA
KJYY-LDLow power16 mi 198° SSWFairPortland, OR
K18EL-DTranslator31 mi 213° SSWWeakNewberg/Tigard, OR
K36OJ-DTranslator31 mi 340° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator31 mi 340° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator31 mi 340° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator31 mi 340° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator31 mi 340° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K27NZ-DLow power34 mi 334° NNWPoorLongview, WA
K24IT-DLow power49 mi 309° NWPoorHoquiam, WA
K34KE-DTranslator51 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K28CQ-DTranslator51 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K23OV-DTranslator51 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K26NQ-DTranslator51 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K36FG-DTranslator51 mi 89° EPoorHood River, Etc., OR

How Mount Vista compares with the rest of Washington

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Mount Vista ranks 5th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Vancouver, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mount Vista: 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 198° SSW, the direction of KOIN (CBS), 16 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 21 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 Mount Vista, WA?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Mount Vista. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Mount Vista, WA?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Mount Vista. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Mount Vista, WA?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Mount Vista. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Mount Vista, WA?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Mount Vista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mount Vista, WA?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Mount Vista. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mount Vista?

57 transmitters within 70 miles of Mount Vista; around 21 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 Mount Vista?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Mount Vista sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mount Vista?

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 Mount Vista?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mount Vista?

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 Mount Vista; signal estimates ignore terrain.