You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 98638 (Ilwaco, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98638 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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: ENE (72°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (72°), 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 98638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K21DE-D Seaside-Astoria, OR · Low Power | 9.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28FP-D Astoria, OR · Low Power | 9.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36LI-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 10.9 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 35.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23GK-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 9.8 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26DB-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 9.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34DC-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 9.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NL-D Grays River, Lebam, WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IB-D Grays River, Etc., WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31IR-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35HU-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17HA-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 9.8 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16LV-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 91.6 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHPN-LD Olympia, WA · Low Power | 49.7 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ilwaco, WA Free TV Channels (13.8 mi from ZIP 98638 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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