TV channels & antenna towers in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, Washington
Tanglewilde-Thompson Place has 38 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 KBTC-TV, 20 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 34 mi | 359° N | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 34 mi | 358° N | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 45 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| IONKWPX-TVION | 33 | 49 mi | 50° NE | Good | Bellevue, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place
Tanglewilde-Thompson Place is a town of about 5,890 people in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 11 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, 20 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Tanglewilde-Thompson Place sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV, KIRO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles northeast of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place (26° NNE). 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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tanglewilde-Thompson Place
The farthest main network tower for Tanglewilde-Thompson Place is KING-TV (NBC), 45 miles away with a good 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.
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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBTC-TVFull power | 20 mi | 39° NE | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| K18NH-DTranslator | 26 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Puyallup, WA |
| K18NI-DTranslator | 31 mi | 31° NNE | Weak | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
| K17NX-DLow power | 37 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Centralia/Chehalis, WA |
| KCKAFull power | 37 mi | 201° SSW | Good | Centralia, WA |
| K15MI-DLow power | 37 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Centralia/Chelasis, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 45 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 45 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 45 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K25CG-DLow power | 46 mi | 260° W | Poor | Aberdeen, WA |
| KWDKFull power | 49 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Tacoma, WA |
| KUSE-LDLow power | 49 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Seattle, WA |
| K15IQ-DLow power | 51 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Astoria, OR |
| K20NL-DTranslator | 55 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Grays River, Lebam, WA |
| K35HU-DTranslator | 55 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K29IB-DTranslator | 55 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Grays River, Etc., WA |
| K31IR-DTranslator | 55 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K16LV-DTranslator | 55 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Grays River, WA |
| K27NZ-DLow power | 61 mi | 188° S | Poor | Longview, WA |
| K36OJ-DTranslator | 61 mi | 183° S | Poor | Rainier, OR |
How Tanglewilde-Thompson Place compares with the rest of Washington
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Tanglewilde-Thompson Place ranks 210th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Lacey, 2.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place: 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 26° NNE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 45 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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Tanglewilde-Thompson Place; 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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Tanglewilde-Thompson Place sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tanglewilde-Thompson Place?
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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place?
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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place?
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 Tanglewilde-Thompson Place; signal estimates ignore terrain.