TV channels & antenna towers in Summit View, Washington
Summit View has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K18NH-D, 4.8 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Summit View
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONKWPX-TVION | 33 | 31 mi | 35° NE | Good | Bellevue, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 33 mi | 3° N | Good | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 34 mi | 0° N | Good | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 34 mi | 360° N | Good | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 34 mi | 360° N | Good | Seattle, WA |
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 34 mi | 360° N | Good | Seattle, WA |
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 35 mi | 324° NW | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 36 mi | 323° NW | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Summit View
Summit View, Washington has a population of about 7,240. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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). 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 Summit View
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Summit View 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 34 miles north of Summit View (0° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Summit View at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Summit View, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Summit View
The farthest main network tower for Summit View is KCPQ (Fox), 36 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Summit View
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K18NH-DTranslator | 4.8 mi | 58° ENE | Good | Puyallup, WA |
| KBTC-TVFull power | 12 mi | 323° NW | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| K18NI-DTranslator | 21 mi | 349° NNW | Weak | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
| KWDKFull power | 31 mi | 35° NE | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| KUSE-LDLow power | 31 mi | 35° NE | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 33 mi | 3° N | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 33 mi | 4° N | Good | Seattle, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 33 mi | 3° N | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 34 mi | 0° N | Good | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 34 mi | 0° N | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 34 mi | 0° N | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 34 mi | 360° N | Weak | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 34 mi | 360° N | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K17NX-DLow power | 52 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Centralia/Chehalis, WA |
| KCKAFull power | 52 mi | 220° SW | Fair | Centralia, WA |
| K15MI-DLow power | 52 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Centralia/Chelasis, WA |
| K29ED-DLow power | 59 mi | 10° N | Poor | Everett, WA |
| K25CG-DLow power | 67 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Aberdeen, WA |
How Summit View compares with the rest of Washington
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Summit View ranks 210th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 South Hill, 3.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Summit View: 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 323° NW, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 36 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 16 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 Summit View, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Summit View. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Summit View, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Summit View. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Summit View, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Summit View. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Summit View, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 36 miles NW of Summit View. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Summit View, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Summit View. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Summit View?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Summit View; around 16 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 Summit View?
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Summit View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Summit View?
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 Summit View?
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 Summit View?
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
- Summit1.8 mi
- Frederickson2.8 mi
- Midland3.3 mi
- South Hill3.9 mi
- Parkland4.1 mi
- Puyallup4.4 mi
- Spanaway4.5 mi
- Waller4.5 mi
- Elk Plain6.1 mi
- Graham6.4 mi
- Sumner7.0 mi
- Fife7.1 mi
- Orting7.4 mi
- Milton7.9 mi
- Lakewood8.2 mi
- Bonney Lake8.3 mi
- Edgewood8.3 mi
- Tacoma9.1 mi
- Prairie Ridge9.6 mi
- Pacific10 mi
- Lakeland South10 mi
- Fircrest10 mi
- Joint Base Lewis McChord11 mi
- University Place12 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 Summit View; signal estimates ignore terrain.