TV channels & antenna towers in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, Washington
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood has 27 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 K29ED-D, 11 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 16 mi | 190° S | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 16 mi | 189° S | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 16 mi | 190° S | Strong | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 16 mi | 190° S | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 17 mi | 182° S | Good | Seattle, WA |
| IONKWPX-TVION | 33 | 29 mi | 148° SSE | Good | Bellevue, WA |
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 32 mi | 227° SW | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 32 mi | 228° SW | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| UNIKVOS-TVUnivision | 12 | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Good | Bellingham, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is a town of about 23,000 people in Washington. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 (good signal). 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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KING-TV, KUNS-TV and KOMO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles south of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood (190° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Picnic Point-North Lynnwood at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
The farthest main network tower for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is KCPQ (Fox), 32 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K29ED-DLow power | 11 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Everett, WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 16 mi | 190° S | Fair | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 16 mi | 190° S | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 16 mi | 189° S | Strong | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 16 mi | 189° S | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 16 mi | 189° S | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 17 mi | 182° S | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 17 mi | 182° S | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 17 mi | 182° S | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| KWDKFull power | 29 mi | 148° SSE | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| KUSE-LDLow power | 29 mi | 148° SSE | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| K18NI-DTranslator | 31 mi | 193° SSW | Weak | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
| KBTC-TVFull power | 42 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| K18NH-DTranslator | 48 mi | 178° S | Poor | Puyallup, WA |
| K15MW-DLow power | 48 mi | 354° N | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| KBCBFull power | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Bellingham, WA |
| K18NJ-DLow power | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| K30RC-DLow power | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
How Picnic Point-North Lynnwood compares with the rest of Washington
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Picnic Point-North Lynnwood 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.
60% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Shoreline, 7.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 228° SW, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 32 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 21 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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
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.
TV channels in nearby Washington cities
- Lake Stickney1.8 mi
- Picnic Point2.0 mi
- Martha Lake2.7 mi
- Alderwood Manor2.9 mi
- Lynnwood3.0 mi
- Mill Creek4.2 mi
- Bothell West4.7 mi
- Mountlake Terrace5.2 mi
- Edmonds5.3 mi
- Mill Creek East5.3 mi
- Brier5.5 mi
- Mukilteo5.7 mi
- Eastmont5.8 mi
- North Creek6.3 mi
- Bothell East6.4 mi
- Silver Firs6.5 mi
- Lake Forest Park7.4 mi
- Kenmore7.7 mi
- Shoreline7.7 mi
- Bothell8.1 mi
- Everett9.1 mi
- Maltby9.3 mi
- Woodinville9.7 mi
- Snohomish9.8 mi
More: all TV stations in Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.