TV channels & antenna towers in Yacolt, Washington

Yacolt has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPXG-TV (ION), 29 miles to the SW.

50TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
1,686population

Network channels in Yacolt

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXG-TVION22 29 mi215° SW GoodSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 29 mi215° SW GoodPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 29 mi215° SW FairPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 29 mi213° SSW GoodSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 29 mi213° SSW GoodPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 29 mi213° SSW GoodPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 29 mi213° SSW GoodPortland, OR
FOXKPTVFox12 29 mi215° SW FairPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Yacolt

With roughly 1,690 residents, Yacolt is a small community in Washington. Our map shows 50 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 21 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Yacolt, 32 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, OR, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (KATU), CBS on channel 6 (KOIN), NBC on channel 8 (KGW), Fox on channel 12 (KPTV), CW on channel 32 (KRCW-TV), ION on channel 22 (KPXG-TV) and Trinity on channel 24 (KNMT). 3 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 Yacolt

Point your antenna SW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Yacolt sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KPXG-TV, KGW, KRCW-TV, KATU and KOIN and others, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles southwest of Yacolt (215° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Yacolt at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Yacolt

The farthest main network tower for Yacolt is KPTV (Fox), 29 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Yacolt

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KGWZ-LDLow power29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A29 mi 215° SWFairPortland, OR
KJYY-LDLow power29 mi 213° SSWFairPortland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power29 mi 214° SWFairPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power29 mi 214° SWFairVancouver, WA
KPDXFull power29 mi 215° SWGoodVancouver, WA
KWVT-LDLow power29 mi 215° SWWeakSalem, OR
K36OJ-DTranslator30 mi 314° NWPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator30 mi 314° NWPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator30 mi 314° NWPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator30 mi 314° NWPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator30 mi 314° NWPoorRainier, OR
K27NZ-DLow power34 mi 310° NWPoorLongview, WA
K34KE-DTranslator41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, OR
K28CQ-DTranslator41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, OR
K23OV-DTranslator41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, OR
K26NQ-DTranslator41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, OR
K36FG-DTranslator41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, Etc., OR
K20EH-DLow power41 mi 102° ESEPoorHood River, OR
K18EL-DTranslator45 mi 219° SWPoorNewberg/Tigard, OR

How Yacolt compares with the rest of Washington

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Yacolt ranks 65th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Camas, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Yacolt: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 215° SW, the direction of KPTV (Fox), 29 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 20 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 Yacolt, WA?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 29 miles SSW of Yacolt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Yacolt, WA?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 29 miles SSW of Yacolt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Yacolt, WA?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Yacolt. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Yacolt, WA?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Yacolt. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Yacolt, WA?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SSW of Yacolt. Estimated signal: good.

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

50 transmitters within 70 miles of Yacolt; around 20 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 Yacolt?

Point your antenna SW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Yacolt sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Yacolt?

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 Yacolt?

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 Yacolt?

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 Yacolt; signal estimates ignore terrain.