TV channels & antenna towers in West Valley, Washington

West Valley has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, CW, Univision and Trinity. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25PV-D, 5.9 miles to the SE.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
5.9 mito the closest tower
12,655population

Network channels in West Valley

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKDHW-CDTrinity45 6.0 mi135° SE GoodYakima, WA
FOXKCYU-LDFox41 6.0 mi135° SE GoodYakima, WA
CWKIMA-TVCW29.2 6.1 mi132° SE StrongYakima, WA
UNIKUNW-CDUnivision2 6.1 mi132° SE GoodYakima, WA
NBCKNDONBC23 6.2 mi132° SE StrongYakima, WA

Over-the-air TV in West Valley

With roughly 12,700 residents, West Valley is a city in Washington. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 3 full-power, 3 Class A, 18 low-power and 24 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out. Five of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Yakima, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Yakima's stations.

The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 23 (KNDO), Fox on channel 41 (KCYU-LD), CW on channel 29.2 (KIMA-TV), Univision on channel 2 (KUNW-CD) and Trinity on channel 45 (KDHW-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KVEW in Kennewick, WA, 78 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA, 109 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in West Valley

Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for West Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KDHW-CD, KIMA-TV, KUNW-CD and KNDO, transmit from the same tower site about 6.0 miles southeast of West Valley (135° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West Valley at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for West Valley

The farthest main network tower for West Valley is KNDO (NBC), 6.2 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.

KIMA-TV is only 6.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near West Valley

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K25PV-DLow power5.9 mi 138° SEGoodYakima, WA
K19JX-DLow power6.0 mi 135° SEGoodYakima, WA
K20LQ-DTranslator6.0 mi 135° SEGoodYakima, WA
K23PG-DLow power6.0 mi 137° SEFairYakima, WA
K28QL-DLow power6.0 mi 137° SEGoodYakima, WA
KYVEFull power6.1 mi 132° SEGoodYakima, WA
KWYT-LDLow power6.6 mi 128° SEGoodYakima, WA
K15KC-DLow power6.6 mi 128° SEGoodYakima, WA
KYPK-LDLow power6.6 mi 128° SEGoodYakima, WA
K06PU-DLow power10 mi 71° ENEWeakYakima, WA
K25FP-DLow power22 mi 21° NNEWeakEllensburg, WA
K27OO-DLow power22 mi 21° NNEFairEllensburg, WA
K17IL-DTranslator22 mi 21° NNEPoorEllensburg, Etc., WA
K32IG-DTranslator22 mi 21° NNEPoorEllensburg, Etc., WA
K26NF-DTranslator22 mi 21° NNEWeakEllensburg, WA
K23NE-DTranslator22 mi 21° NNEWeakEllensburg, WA
K20JL-DTranslator22 mi 21° NNEPoorEllensburg, Etc., WA
K28KW-DLow power33 mi 124° ESEWeakSunnyside, WA
K18AD-DTranslator48 mi 11° NPoorEast Wenatchee, Etc., WA
K23JU-DLow power49 mi 124° SEPoorProsser, WA
KWCZ-LDTranslator49 mi 124° SEPoorSunnyside-Grandview, WA
KXHG-LDTranslator49 mi 124° SEPoorSunnyside, WA
K34MZ-DTranslator49 mi 124° SEPoorProsser, WA
K36KY-DLow power53 mi 19° NNEPoorWenatchee, WA
K17GK-DTranslator60 mi 163° SSEPoorArlington, OR

How West Valley compares with the rest of Washington

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, West Valley ranks 248th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 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 Yakima, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in West Valley: 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 132° SE, the direction of KNDO (NBC), 6.2 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 15 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 NBC in West Valley, WA?

NBC is on channel 23 from KNDO, broadcasting from 6.2 miles SE of West Valley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in West Valley, WA?

Fox is on channel 41 from KCYU-LD, broadcasting from 6.0 miles SE of West Valley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in West Valley, WA?

CW is on channel 29.2 from KIMA-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles SE of West Valley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Univision in West Valley, WA?

Univision is on channel 2 from KUNW-CD, broadcasting from 6.1 miles SE of West Valley. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Valley?

48 transmitters within 70 miles of West Valley; around 15 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 West Valley?

Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for West Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in West Valley?

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 West Valley?

KIMA-TV is only 6.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in West Valley?

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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