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TV channels & antenna towers in Wauna, Washington

Wauna has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBTC-TV, 9.2 miles to the SE.

Open Wauna in the live finder
26TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
9.2 mito the closest tower
4,186population

Network channels in Wauna

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 14 mi328° NNW GoodTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 14 mi327° NNW GoodTacoma, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 22 mi37° NE StrongSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 22 mi38° NE GoodBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 22 mi38° NE StrongSeattle, WA
NBCKING-TVNBC5 22 mi38° NE StrongSeattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 23 mi43° NE GoodSeattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION33 33 mi74° ENE GoodBellevue, WA

Over-the-air TV in Wauna

With roughly 4,190 residents, Wauna is a town in Washington. 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, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Wauna

The main network towers around Wauna are in different directions: ABC 38° NE (22 mi), CBS 37° NE (22 mi), NBC 38° NE (22 mi) and Fox 327° NNW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles northeast of Wauna (37° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wauna at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wauna

The farthest main network tower for Wauna is KING-TV (NBC), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Wauna

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KBTC-TVFull power9.2 mi 139° SEGoodTacoma, WA
K18NI-DTranslator10 mi 70° ENEFairPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
KQAH-LDLow power22 mi 37° NEFairMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power22 mi 37° NEFairSeattle, WA
KONGFull power22 mi 38° NEGoodEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power22 mi 38° NEFairSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power22 mi 38° NEFairSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power23 mi 44° NEGoodTacoma, WA
KCTS-TVFull power23 mi 43° NEFairSeattle, WA
KZJOFull power23 mi 44° NEStrongSeattle, WA
K18NH-DTranslator23 mi 129° SEFairPuyallup, WA
KWDKFull power33 mi 74° ENEGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power33 mi 74° ENEWeakSeattle, WA
K29ED-DLow power48 mi 30° NNEPoorEverett, WA
K25CG-DLow power60 mi 239° WSWPoorAberdeen, WA
K17NX-DLow power60 mi 199° SSWPoorCentralia/Chehalis, WA
KCKAFull power60 mi 199° SSWFairCentralia, WA
K15MI-DLow power60 mi 199° SSWPoorCentralia/Chelasis, WA

How Wauna compares with the rest of Washington

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Wauna ranks 5th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 University Place, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wauna: 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 38° NE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 22 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 21 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 ABC in Wauna, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Wauna. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Wauna, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Wauna. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Wauna, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Wauna. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Wauna, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Wauna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wauna, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Wauna. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Wauna; around 21 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 Wauna?

The main network towers around Wauna are in different directions: ABC 38° NE (22 mi), CBS 37° NE (22 mi), NBC 38° NE (22 mi) and Fox 327° NNW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wauna?

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 Wauna?

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 Wauna?

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 Wauna; signal estimates ignore terrain.