TV channels & antenna towers in Waterville, Washington

Waterville has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K07JO-D, 11 miles to the N.

Open Waterville in the live finder

54TV transmitters within 70 miles

0networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

1,171population

Over-the-air TV in Waterville

With roughly 1,170 residents, Waterville is a small community in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 54 licensed TV transmitters: 7 low-power and 47 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Waterville, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOMO-TV in Seattle, WA, 106 miles to the west. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA, 106 miles to the west.

Which way to point your antenna in Waterville

The nearest towers around Waterville are in different directions: K07JO-D 9° N (11 mi), K32MC-D 228° SW (16 mi) and K12LV-D 261° W (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Waterville

The farthest of the closest towers for Waterville is K12LV-D, 21 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other TV stations near Waterville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 54; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K07JO-DTranslator	11 mi	9° N	Poor	Chelan Butte, WA
K32MC-DTranslator	16 mi	228° SW	Weak	Baker Flats Area, WA
K12LV-DTranslator	21 mi	261° W	Poor	Dryden, WA
K08JP-DTranslator	21 mi	261° W	Poor	Dryden, WA
K10LG-DTranslator	21 mi	261° W	Poor	Dryden, WA
K13ER-DTranslator	21 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K09ES-DTranslator	21 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K11EZ-DTranslator	21 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Cashmere, WA
K36KY-DLow power	24 mi	200° SSW	Weak	Wenatchee, WA
K34ND-DLow power	26 mi	151° SSE	Fair	Moses Lake, WA
K10AP-DTranslator	26 mi	9° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K12AV-DTranslator	26 mi	9° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K08AP-DTranslator	26 mi	9° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
KUMN-LDTranslator	26 mi	151° SSE	Weak	Moses Lake, Etc., WA
K22MO-DLow power	26 mi	9° N	Weak	Pateros, WA
K34NN-DTranslator	26 mi	9° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K14SF-DTranslator	26 mi	9° N	Poor	Brewster & Pateros, WA
K09BI-DTranslator	27 mi	8° N	Poor	Methow, WA
K11BM-DTranslator	27 mi	8° N	Poor	Methow, WA
K36PH-DTranslator	27 mi	8° N	Weak	Methow, WA
K18AD-DTranslator	30 mi	211° SSW	Poor	East Wenatchee, Etc., WA
K10RA-DTranslator	32 mi	90° E	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K12RD-DTranslator	32 mi	90° E	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K11WY-DTranslator	32 mi	90° E	Poor	Coulee City, WA
K25NY-DTranslator	32 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Bridgeport, WA

How Waterville compares with the rest of Washington

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Waterville ranks 384th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17).

24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Wenatchee, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Waterville: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 261° W, the direction of K12LV-D, 21 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 1 station, 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

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

54 transmitters within 70 miles of Waterville; around 1 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Waterville?

What kind of antenna do I need in Waterville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 141° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Waterville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Waterville?

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 Waterville; signal estimates ignore terrain.