TV Channels in Friday Harbor, WA
ZIP Code: 98250 • Coordinates: 48.5538°N, 123.0859°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · KVOS-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 55° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
§ 01
3 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
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
KCPQ
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-86 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
K18NJ-D
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 28-3
NHK World Ch. 28-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
KVOS-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 12-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-8
Me-TV Ch. 12-3
Me-TV Plus Ch. 12-6
Me-TV Toons Ch. 12-9
Movies! Ch. 12-2
Start TV Ch. 12-5
Story Television Ch. 12-7
§ 02
Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Friday Harbor, WA. Coverage Map
Loading map...
Select Network
Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
§ 03
Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KVOS-TV BELLINGHAM, WA | 12-1 720p | UnivisionCatchy ComedyHeroes & Icons +6 | -66 dBm | Fair | 52° NE |
| #2 | KBCB BELLINGHAM, WA | 24-5 480i | Biz TVInfomercialsShop LC +2 | -71 dBm | Fair | 52° NE |
| #3 | K18NJ-D BELLINGHAM, WA | 28-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -84 dBm | Poor | 52° NE |
| #4 | KCPQ TACOMA, WA | 13-1 720p | FOXGritBUZZR +3 | -86 dBm | No Signal | 169° S |
| #5 | K30RC-D | 30 | Other | -86 dBm | No Signal | 52° NE |
§ 04
How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 115° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
§ 05
About TV Reception in Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor, Washington (98250) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVOS-TV at -66 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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