You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 98544 (Centralia, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98544 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: E (99°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (99°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 98544
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 12.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MI-D Centralia/Chelasis, WA · Low Power | 12.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NX-D Centralia/Chehalis, WA · Low Power | 12.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHPN-LD Olympia, WA · Low Power | 17.0 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | N (10°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | KBTC-TV Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 44.5 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 72.6 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | TBN | KTBW-TV Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | KOMO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.2 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KCTS-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.1 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KSTW Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 85.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | KZJO Seattle, WA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 85.2 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | Religious | KWDK Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 72.6 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 85.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 85.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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