ZIP 98568 46.8626° N  123.3012° W

TV Channels in Oakville, WA

ZIP Code: 98568 • Coordinates: 46.8626°N, 123.3012°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KCKA
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 96° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
K26DB-D
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-99 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 32-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
NBC
K17HA-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-98 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
Not Available
FOX
KCPQ
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-83 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
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-3
NHK World Ch. 15-2
CW
K26DB-D
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-99 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
MyN
K15MI-D
Ch. 22-3 · 480i (w)
-91 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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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
KCKA
CENTRALIA, WA
 15-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World
-76 dBm Poor 152° SSE
#2
KBTC-TV
TACOMA, WA
 28-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World
-81 dBm Poor 52° NE
#3
KCPQ
TACOMA, WA
 13-1 720p
FOXGritBUZZR +3
-83 dBm Poor 26° NNE
#4
K15IQ-D
ASTORIA, OR
 03-4 480i (w)
Catchy ComedyDablHeroes & Icons +6
-85 dBm No Signal 215° SW
#5
KTBW-TV
TACOMA, WA
 20-4 480i (w)
InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2
-85 dBm No Signal 26° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 96° · E · Spread 119°

Towers spread 119° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Oakville

Oakville, Washington (98568) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCKA at -76 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