TV channels & antenna towers in Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBCB, 47 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Port Angeles
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKVOS-TVUnivision | 12 | 47 mi | 35° NE | Good | Bellingham, WA |
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 49 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 49 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Weak | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 60 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 63 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Seattle, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Port Angeles
Port Angeles is a town of about 19,400 people in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Port Angeles, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 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), 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). 5 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 Port Angeles
Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Port Angeles 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 60 miles southeast of Port Angeles (124° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Port Angeles at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
KOMO-TV (ABC), KIRO-TV (CBS) and KING-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Port Angeles. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Port Angeles
The farthest main network tower for Port Angeles is KING-TV (NBC), 60 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Port Angeles
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBCBFull power | 47 mi | 35° NE | Good | Bellingham, WA |
| K18NJ-DLow power | 47 mi | 35° NE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| K30RC-DLow power | 47 mi | 35° NE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| K15MW-DLow power | 56 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Bellingham, WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Poor | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 60 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 60 mi | 123° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 60 mi | 123° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K29ED-DLow power | 61 mi | 99° E | Poor | Everett, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 63 mi | 123° ESE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 63 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Tacoma, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 63 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| K18NI-DTranslator | 66 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
How Port Angeles compares with the rest of Washington
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Port Angeles ranks 324th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 47 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 Port Angeles: 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 123° ESE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 60 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 7 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 Port Angeles, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Port Angeles. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Port Angeles, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Port Angeles. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Port Angeles, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Port Angeles. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Fox in Port Angeles, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Port Angeles. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Port Angeles, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Port Angeles. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Port Angeles?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Port Angeles; around 7 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 Port Angeles?
Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Port Angeles sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Port Angeles?
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 Port Angeles?
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 Port Angeles?
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 Port Angeles; signal estimates ignore terrain.