ZIP 98406 47.2641° N  122.5126° W

TV Channels in Tacoma, WA

ZIP Code: 98406 • Coordinates: 47.2641°N, 122.5126°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-37 dBm · KBTC-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 242 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 9° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
-58 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
-53 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
KIRO-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-47 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
-76 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
-37 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
-58 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)
-52 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
-75 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
KIRO-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-47 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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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
KBTC-TV
TACOMA, WA
 28-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World
-37 dBm Excellent 359° N
#2
KIRO-TV
SEATTLE, WA
 07-1 1080i
CBSLaffTelemundo +3
-47 dBm Excellent 16° NNE
#3
KIRO-TV
SEATTLE, WA
 07-1 1080i
CBSLaffTelemundo +3
-47 dBm Excellent 16° NNE
#4
KSTW
TACOMA, WA
 11-4 480i (w)
DablHSNIndependent +3
-47 dBm Excellent 21° NNE
#5
KYMU-LD
 6 Other -49 dBm Excellent 16° NNE
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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 242 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 9° · N · Spread 12°

Towers clustered within 12°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington (98406) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KBTC-TV at -37 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