TV channels & antenna towers in Selah, Washington

Selah has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, CW, Univision and Trinity. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K06PU-D, 6.4 miles to the E.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
6.4 mito the closest tower
7,682population

Network channels in Selah

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKNDONBC23 8.4 mi173° S StrongYakima, WA
CWKIMA-TVCW29.2 8.4 mi174° S GoodYakima, WA
UNIKUNW-CDUnivision2 8.4 mi174° S GoodYakima, WA
TBNKDHW-CDTrinity45 8.5 mi175° S GoodYakima, WA
FOXKCYU-LDFox41 8.5 mi175° S GoodYakima, WA

Over-the-air TV in Selah

With roughly 7,680 residents, Selah is a town in Washington. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 3 full-power, 2 Class A, 18 low-power and 19 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Five of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Yakima, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Yakima's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are NBC on channel 23 (KNDO), Fox on channel 41 (KCYU-LD), CW on channel 29.2 (KIMA-TV), Univision on channel 2 (KUNW-CD) and Trinity on channel 45 (KDHW-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KVEW in Kennewick, WA, 77 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA, 109 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Selah

Point your antenna S, at about 173°. The main network towers for Selah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KNDO, KIMA-TV, KUNW-CD and KDHW-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 8.4 miles south of Selah (173° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Selah 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 Selah, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Selah

The farthest main network tower for Selah is KNDO (NBC), 8.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KNDO is only 8.4 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 Selah

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K06PU-DLow power6.4 mi 98° EFairYakima, WA
KYVEFull power8.4 mi 174° SGoodYakima, WA
K19JX-DLow power8.5 mi 175° SGoodYakima, WA
K20LQ-DTranslator8.5 mi 175° SGoodYakima, WA
KWYT-LDLow power8.5 mi 169° SSEGoodYakima, WA
K15KC-DLow power8.5 mi 169° SSEGoodYakima, WA
KYPK-LDLow power8.5 mi 169° SSEGoodYakima, WA
K23PG-DLow power8.7 mi 176° SFairYakima, WA
K28QL-DLow power8.7 mi 176° SFairYakima, WA
K25PV-DLow power8.7 mi 178° SGoodYakima, WA
K25FP-DLow power17 mi 15° NNEWeakEllensburg, WA
K27OO-DLow power17 mi 14° NNEFairEllensburg, WA
K17IL-DTranslator17 mi 14° NNEWeakEllensburg, Etc., WA
K32IG-DTranslator17 mi 14° NNEWeakEllensburg, Etc., WA
K26NF-DTranslator17 mi 14° NNEWeakEllensburg, WA
K23NE-DTranslator17 mi 14° NNEFairEllensburg, WA
K20JL-DTranslator17 mi 14° NNEWeakEllensburg, Etc., WA
K28KW-DLow power32 mi 133° SEWeakSunnyside, WA
K18AD-DTranslator43 mi 8° NPoorEast Wenatchee, Etc., WA
K36KY-DLow power48 mi 16° NNEPoorWenatchee, WA
K23JU-DLow power49 mi 131° SEPoorProsser, WA
K34MZ-DTranslator49 mi 131° SEPoorProsser, WA
KWCZ-LDTranslator49 mi 131° SEPoorSunnyside-Grandview, WA
KXHG-LDTranslator49 mi 131° SEPoorSunnyside, WA
KUMN-LDTranslator57 mi 36° NEPoorMoses Lake, Etc., WA

How Selah compares with the rest of Washington

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Selah ranks 187th of 398 places in Washington: the same as the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 8.4 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 Yakima, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Selah: 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 173° S, the direction of KNDO (NBC), 8.4 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 17 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 NBC in Selah, WA?

NBC is on channel 23 from KNDO, broadcasting from 8.4 miles S of Selah. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Selah, WA?

Fox is on channel 41 from KCYU-LD, broadcasting from 8.5 miles S of Selah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Selah, WA?

CW is on channel 29.2 from KIMA-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles S of Selah. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Univision in Selah, WA?

Univision is on channel 2 from KUNW-CD, broadcasting from 8.4 miles S of Selah. Estimated signal: good.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Selah; around 17 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 Selah?

Point your antenna S, at about 173°. The main network towers for Selah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Selah?

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 Selah?

KNDO is only 8.4 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 Selah?

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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