You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 98626 (Kelso, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98626 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: S (181°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (181°), 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 98626
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 45.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 45.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 45.0 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 29.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 45.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 45.0 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NZ-D Longview, WA · Low Power | 8.5 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NM-D Portland, OR · Low Power | 26.5 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 45.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MI-D Centralia/Chelasis, WA · Low Power | 29.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NX-D Centralia/Chehalis, WA · Low Power | 29.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 95.1 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWVT-LD Salem, OR · Low Power | 44.9 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPME-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORS-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOXI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPXG-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KGWZ-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORK-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 44.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEVE-LD Vancouver, WA · Low Power | 45.1 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNP-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 45.1 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | KJYY-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 45.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Kelso, WA Free TV Channels (6.6 mi from ZIP 98626 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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