You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 98946 (Ellensburg, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98946 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: SE (130°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (130°), 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 98946
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 | K27OO-D Ellensburg, WA · Low Power | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23NE-D Ellensburg, WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26NF-D Ellensburg, WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25FP-D Ellensburg, WA · Low Power | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | CBS | KIMA-TV Yakima, WA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | NBC | KNDO Yakima, WA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | PBS | KYVE Yakima, WA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17IL-D Ellensburg, Etc., WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20JL-D Ellensburg, Etc., WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32IG-D Ellensburg, Etc., WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21QC-D Leavenworth, WA · Translator | 38.6 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNW-CD Yakima, WA · Class A | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19JX-D Yakima, WA · Low Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LQ-D Yakima, WA · Translator | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCYU-LD Yakima, WA · Low Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDHW-CD Yakima, WA · Class A | 38.8 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PV-D Yakima, WA · Low Power | 38.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | Religious | KWDK Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ellensburg, WA Free TV Channels (10.8 mi from ZIP 98946 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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