TV Channels in Montesano, WA
ZIP Code: 98563 • Coordinates: 47.2111°N, 123.6097°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-82 dBm · KCPQ
Recommended antenna
Rotator 93° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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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
-82 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
KCKA
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-3
NHK World Ch. 15-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
K15MI-D
Ch. 22-3 · 480i (w)
-97 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
Not Available
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 | KCPQ TACOMA, WA | 13-1 720p | FOXGritBUZZR +3 | -82 dBm | Poor | 58° ENE |
| #2 | KCKA CENTRALIA, WA | 15-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -83 dBm | Poor | 150° SSE |
| #3 | KBTC-TV TACOMA, WA | 28-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -83 dBm | Poor | 84° E |
| #4 | KTBW-TV TACOMA, WA | 20-4 480i (w) | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -84 dBm | Poor | 58° ENE |
| #5 | K25CG-D ABERDEEN, WA | 13-1 720p | FOXGritBUZZR +3 | -89 dBm | No Signal | 197° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
5 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 104° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Montesano
Montesano, Washington (98563) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCPQ at -82 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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