TV Channels in Pacific Beach, WA
ZIP Code: 98571 • Coordinates: 47.2021°N, 124.1983°W
Channels available
2 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-85 dBm · KCKA
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 105° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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2 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
-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
KCKA
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-3
NHK World Ch. 15-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KCKA CENTRALIA, WA | 15-1 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperienceNHK World | -85 dBm | No Signal | 129° SE |
| #2 | KCPQ TACOMA, WA | 13-1 720p | FOXGritBUZZR +3 | -86 dBm | No Signal | 69° ENE |
| #3 | KTBW-TV TACOMA, WA | 20-4 480i (w) | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -88 dBm | No Signal | 70° ENE |
| #4 | K25CG-D ABERDEEN, WA | 13-1 720p | FOXGritBUZZR +3 | -92 dBm | No Signal | 131° SE |
| #5 | K15IQ-D ASTORIA, OR | 03-4 480i (w) | Catchy ComedyDablHeroes & Icons +6 | -92 dBm | No Signal | 147° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 42°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, Washington (98571) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCKA at -85 dBm, rated as "No Signal" 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