ZIP 98280 48.5961° N  122.8777° W

TV Channels in Orcas, WA

ZIP Code: 98280 • Coordinates: 48.5961°N, 122.8777°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · KVOS-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 66° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 51-1
Charge! Ch. 04-3
Comet TV Ch. 04-2
NBC
Not Available
CBS
KIRO-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-66 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
-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
-76 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
-68 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)
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 22-3
Nosey Ch. 22-5
True Crime Network Ch. 16-2
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
KIRO-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-66 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
KVOS-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-59 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
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KVOS-TV
BELLINGHAM, WA
 12-1 720p
UnivisionCatchy ComedyHeroes & Icons +6
-59 dBm Good 16° NNE
#2
KBCB
BELLINGHAM, WA
 24-5 480i
Biz TVInfomercialsShop LC +2
-63 dBm Good 15° NNE
#3
KIRO-TV
SEATTLE, WA
 07-1 1080i
CBSLaffTelemundo +3
-66 dBm Fair 160° SSE
#4
KIRO-TV
SEATTLE, WA
 07-1 1080i
CBSLaffTelemundo +3
-66 dBm Fair 160° SSE
#5
KOMO-TV
SEATTLE, WA
 04-1 720p
ABCCWCharge! +1
-68 dBm Fair 160° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 66° · ENE · Spread 94°

Towers spread 94° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Orcas

Orcas, Washington (98280) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVOS-TV at -59 dBm, rated as "Good" 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