TV channels & antenna towers in Ravensdale, Washington

Ravensdale has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWDK, 11 miles to the N.

22TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
1,101population

Network channels in Ravensdale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKWPX-TVION33 11 mi4° N StrongBellevue, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 24 mi320° NW GoodSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 26 mi319° NW GoodSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 26 mi318° NW GoodBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 26 mi318° NW GoodSeattle, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 26 mi318° NW GoodSeattle, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 40 mi290° WNW FairTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 41 mi290° WNW FairTacoma, WA

Over-the-air TV in Ravensdale

Ravensdale is a small community of about 1,100 people in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 6 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther 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.

The best-placed network stations 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). 6 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 Ravensdale

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Ravensdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KING-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KIRO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northwest of Ravensdale (319° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ravensdale at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ravensdale

The farthest main network tower for Ravensdale is KCPQ (Fox), 41 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.

KWPX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Ravensdale

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWDKFull power11 mi 4° NGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power11 mi 4° NFairSeattle, WA
K18NH-DTranslator18 mi 227° SWFairPuyallup, WA
K18NI-DTranslator22 mi 284° WNWWeakPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KZJOFull power24 mi 320° NWStrongSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power24 mi 320° NWGoodTacoma, WA
KCTS-TVFull power24 mi 320° NWFairSeattle, WA
KBTC-TVFull power25 mi 259° WSWGoodTacoma, WA
KONGFull power26 mi 319° NWGoodEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power26 mi 319° NWFairSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power26 mi 319° NWFairSeattle, WA
KQAH-LDLow power26 mi 318° NWFairMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power26 mi 318° NWWeakSeattle, WA
K29ED-DLow power44 mi 351° NPoorEverett, WA

How Ravensdale compares with the rest of Washington

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Ravensdale ranks 132nd of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Maple Valley, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ravensdale: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 290° WNW, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 41 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 19 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 Ravensdale, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Ravensdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ravensdale, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Ravensdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ravensdale, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Ravensdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ravensdale, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 41 miles WNW of Ravensdale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Ravensdale, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Ravensdale. Estimated signal: good.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Ravensdale; around 19 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 Ravensdale?

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Ravensdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ravensdale?

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 Ravensdale?

KWPX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ravensdale?

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 Ravensdale; signal estimates ignore terrain.