TV channels & antenna towers in Poulsbo, Washington

Poulsbo has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTBW-TV (Trinity), 15 miles to the SSW.

Open Poulsbo in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

10,041population

Network channels in Poulsbo

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity	20	15 mi	208° SSW	Good	Tacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox	13	15 mi	210° SSW	Good	Tacoma, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS	7	15 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Seattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW	51	15 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Bellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC	4	15 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Seattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC	5	16 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Seattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV	44.1	18 mi	118° ESE	Good	Seattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION	33	35 mi	117° ESE	Good	Bellevue, WA
UNIKVOS-TVUnivision	12	66 mi	352° N	Good	Bellingham, WA

Over-the-air TV in Poulsbo

Poulsbo, Washington has a population of about 10,000. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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.

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), 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 Poulsbo

The main network towers around Poulsbo are in different directions: ABC 118° ESE (15 mi), CBS 118° ESE (15 mi), NBC 118° ESE (16 mi) and Fox 210° SSW (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles southeast of Poulsbo (118° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Poulsbo at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Poulsbo

The farthest main network tower for Poulsbo is KING-TV (NBC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Poulsbo

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KQAH-LDLow power	15 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Maltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power	15 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Seattle, WA
KONGFull power	16 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Everett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power	16 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Seattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power	16 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Seattle, WA
KCTS-TVFull power	18 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Seattle, WA
KSTWFull power	18 mi	118° ESE	Good	Tacoma, WA
KZJOFull power	18 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Seattle, WA
K18NI-DTranslator	23 mi	155° SSE	Weak	Point Pulley, Etc., WA
K29ED-DLow power	29 mi	55° NE	Weak	Everett, WA
KBTC-TVFull power	32 mi	169° S	Good	Tacoma, WA
KWDKFull power	35 mi	117° ESE	Good	Tacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power	35 mi	117° ESE	Poor	Seattle, WA
K18NH-DTranslator	43 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Puyallup, WA
K15MW-DLow power	58 mi	11° N	Poor	Bellingham, WA
KBCBFull power	66 mi	352° N	Fair	Bellingham, WA
K18NJ-DLow power	66 mi	352° N	Poor	Bellingham, WA
K30RC-DLow power	66 mi	352° N	Poor	Bellingham, WA

How Poulsbo compares with the rest of Washington

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Poulsbo ranks 65th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Bainbridge Island, 9.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Poulsbo: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 118° ESE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 16 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 20 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 Poulsbo, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Poulsbo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Poulsbo, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Poulsbo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Poulsbo, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Poulsbo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Poulsbo, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Poulsbo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Poulsbo, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Poulsbo. Estimated signal: strong.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Poulsbo; around 20 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 Poulsbo?

What kind of antenna do I need in Poulsbo?

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 Poulsbo?

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 Poulsbo?

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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