TV channels & antenna towers in Walla Walla East, Washington
Walla Walla East has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36EW-D, 3.7 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Walla Walla East
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKORX-CDUnivision | 16 | 7.9 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Walla Walla, WA |
| FOXKFFX-TVFox | 11 | 25 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Pendleton, OR |
| FOXKBWU-LDFox | 11 | 40 mi | 275° W | Poor | Richland, Etc.,, WA |
| NBCKNDUNBC | 25 | 40 mi | 275° W | Good | Richland, WA |
| ABCKVEWABC | 42 | 40 mi | 275° W | Good | Kennewick, WA |
| UNIKVVK-CDUnivision | 15 | 43 mi | 275° W | Weak | Kennewick, Etc., WA |
| CWKEPR-TVCW | 19.2 | 43 mi | 275° W | Fair | Pasco, WA |
| CBSKLEW-TVCBS | 3 | 64 mi | 64° ENE | Weak | Lewiston, ID |
Over-the-air TV in Walla Walla East
Walla Walla East, Washington has a population of about 1,670. There are 59 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 9 full-power, 7 Class A, 14 low-power and 29 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 42 (KVEW), CBS on channel 3 (KLEW-TV), NBC on channel 25 (KNDU), Fox on channel 11 (KFFX-TV), CW on channel 19.2 (KEPR-TV) and Univision on channel 16 (KORX-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 4 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 Walla Walla East
The main network towers around Walla Walla East are in different directions: ABC 275° W (40 mi), NBC 275° W (40 mi) and Fox 149° SSE (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, KNDU and KVEW, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles west of Walla Walla East (275° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Walla Walla East at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Walla Walla East, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Walla Walla East
The farthest main network tower for Walla Walla East is KVEW (ABC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KLEW-TV (CBS), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Walla Walla East
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K36EW-DClass A | 3.7 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | College Place, WA |
| K31KL-DClass A | 3.9 mi | 281° W | Good | Walla Walla, WA |
| K21JQ-DClass A | 7.5 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Walla Walla, WA |
| K33EJ-DClass A | 7.9 mi | 126° SE | Good | Walla Walla, WA |
| K14HT-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Fair | Walla Walla, Etc., WA |
| K24ME-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K20MJ-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K29EG-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton, Etc, OR |
| K23FH-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K35FO-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K28FT-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K34NS-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| K19KU-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Walla Walla, WA |
| K30OA-DTranslator | 15 mi | 172° S | Weak | Milton-Freewater, OR |
| KWWO-LDLow power | 18 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Walla Walla, WA |
| K25OO-DTranslator | 35 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Pendleton, OR |
| K28QK-DLow power | 35 mi | 277° W | Weak | Pasco, WA |
| KWALFull power | 37 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Walla Walla, WA |
| KTNWFull power | 40 mi | 275° W | Fair | Richland, WA |
| K06QD-DLow power | 40 mi | 275° W | Poor | Pasco, WA |
| K21OT-DLow power | 40 mi | 275° W | Poor | Pasco-Kennewick, WA |
| K32KY-DLow power | 40 mi | 275° W | Poor | Pasco, WA |
| K25OJ-DTranslator | 47 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | La Grande, OR |
| K34NG-DTranslator | 47 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | La Grande, OR |
| K28NY-DTranslator | 47 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | La Grande, OR |
How Walla Walla East compares with the rest of Washington
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Walla Walla East ranks 278th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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 Walla Walla, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Walla Walla East: 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 275° W, the direction of KVEW (ABC), 40 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 13 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 Walla Walla East, WA?
ABC is on channel 42 from KVEW, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Walla Walla East. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Walla Walla East, WA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KLEW-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles ENE of Walla Walla East. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is NBC in Walla Walla East, WA?
NBC is on channel 25 from KNDU, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Walla Walla East. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Walla Walla East, WA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KFFX-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Walla Walla East. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Walla Walla East, WA?
CW is on channel 19.2 from KEPR-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles W of Walla Walla East. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Walla Walla East?
59 transmitters within 70 miles of Walla Walla East; around 13 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 Walla Walla East?
The main network towers around Walla Walla East are in different directions: ABC 275° W (40 mi), NBC 275° W (40 mi) and Fox 149° SSE (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Walla Walla East?
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. The towers are spread over about 127° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Walla Walla East?
KLEW-TV (CBS), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Walla Walla East?
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
- Walla Walla2.1 mi
- College Place4.0 mi
- Garrett4.7 mi
- Waitsburg17 mi
- Dayton25 mi
- Burbank35 mi
- Finley36 mi
- Highland39 mi
- Pasco40 mi
- Kennewick41 mi
- West Pasco44 mi
- Pomeroy44 mi
- Richland50 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Milton-Freewater, OR9.2 mi
- Athena, OR19 mi
- Mission, OR32 mi
- Pendleton, OR35 mi
- Elgin, OR38 mi
- Pilot Rock, OR47 mi
- Stanfield, OR48 mi
- Hermiston, OR50 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 Walla Walla East; signal estimates ignore terrain.