TV Channels in Federal Way, WA
ZIP Code: 98023 • Coordinates: 47.3115°N, 122.3628°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · KSTW
Recommended antenna
Rotator 30° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KOMO-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 51-1
Charge! Ch. 04-3
Comet TV Ch. 04-2
NBC
KING-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 05-4
Independent Ch. 16-1
QVC2 Ch. 05-5
Quest Ch. 05-3
True Crime Network Ch. 05-2
CBS
K18NH-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 07-3
Telemundo Ch. 07-4
COZI TV Ch. 07-2
ROAR Ch. 51-2
The Nest Ch. 51-3
FOX
KCPQ
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 13-2
BUZZR Ch. 13-4
Confess Ch. 16-3
FOX Weather Ch. 13-5
ION Mystery Ch. 13-3
PBS
KBTC-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 28-3
NHK World Ch. 28-2
CW
KOMO-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 04-1
Charge! Ch. 04-3
Comet TV Ch. 04-2
MyN
KZJO
Ch. 22-3 · 480i (w)
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 22-3
Nosey Ch. 22-5
True Crime Network Ch. 16-2
ION
KWPX-TV
Ch. 33-2 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 33-2
Bounce TV Ch. 33-3
Busted Ch. 33-6
Defy TV Ch. 33-4
Game Show Central Ch. 33-7
ION Plus Ch. 33-5
QVC Ch. 33-8
Telemundo
K18NH-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
Laff Ch. 07-3
COZI TV Ch. 07-2
ROAR Ch. 51-2
The Nest Ch. 51-3
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KSTW TACOMA, WA | 11-4 480i (w) | DablHSNIndependent +3 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #2 | KZJO SEATTLE, WA | 22-3 480i (w) | Antenna TVMyNNosey +1 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #3 | K18NH-D PUYALLUP, WA | 07-1 1080i | CBSLaffTelemundo +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
| #4 | K18NH-D PUYALLUP, WA | 07-1 1080i | CBSLaffTelemundo +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
| #5 | KING-TV SEATTLE, WA | 05-1 1080i | NBC365BLKIndependent +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 1° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 125° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Federal Way
Federal Way, Washington (98023) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KSTW at -46 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely