TV Channels in Ethel, WA
ZIP Code: 98542 • Coordinates: 46.5330°N, 122.7254°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-72 dBm · KCKA
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 257° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
KATU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 32-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
NBC
KGW
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Quest Ch. 08-2
True Crime Network Ch. 08-3
CBS
KOIN
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 32-2
Grit Ch. 32-3
GET Ch. 06-2
Rewind TV Ch. 06-3
Shop LC Ch. 32-4
FOX
KPTV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 49-1
COZI TV Ch. 12-2
Defy TV Ch. 12-3
Outlaw Ch. 49-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-4
PBS
KCKA
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-3
NHK World Ch. 15-2
CW
KATU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
MyN
KPTV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 12-1
COZI TV Ch. 12-2
Defy TV Ch. 12-3
Outlaw Ch. 49-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-4
ION
KPXG-TV
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 22-3
Bounce TV Ch. 22-2
Busted Ch. 22-5
Game Show Central Ch. 22-6
HSN Ch. 22-8
ION Plus Ch. 22-4
QVC Ch. 22-7
Telemundo
K18NH-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-92 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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KCKA CENTRALIA, WA | 15-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -72 dBm | Fair | 275° W |
| #2 | K15IQ-D ASTORIA, OR | 03-4 480i (w) | Catchy ComedyDablHeroes & Icons +6 | -75 dBm | Poor | 274° W |
| #3 | KBTC-TV TACOMA, WA | 28-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -76 dBm | Poor | 11° N |
| #4 | KATU PORTLAND, OR | 02-1 720p | ABCCWComet TV | -77 dBm | Poor | 180° S |
| #5 | KATU PORTLAND, OR | 02-1 720p | ABCCWComet TV | -77 dBm | Poor | 180° S |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 114° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Ethel
Ethel, Washington (98542) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCKA at -72 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