ZIP 98602 45.8693° N  121.2797° W

TV Channels in Appleton, WA

ZIP Code: 98602 • Coordinates: 45.8693°N, 121.2797°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KATU
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 257° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 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
KATU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 32-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
NBC
KNDO
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Sports Ch. 23-3
CBS
KOIN
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-76 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
K22KC-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-90 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
KYVE
Ch. 47-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 47-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 47-2
World Channel Ch. 47-4
CW
KATU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Comet TV Ch. 02-3
MyN
K22KC-D
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-90 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
KCYU-LD
Ch. 11-3 · 480i (w)
-91 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 11-2
Telemundo
KCYU-LD
Ch. 11-3 · 480i (w)
-91 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 11-3
Univision
KUNW-CD
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-88 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 02-4
Comet TV Ch. 02-2
The Nest Ch. 02-3
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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
KATU
PORTLAND, OR
 02-1 720p
ABCCWComet TV
-76 dBm Poor 251° WSW
#2
KATU
PORTLAND, OR
 02-1 720p
ABCCWComet TV
-76 dBm Poor 251° WSW
#3
KOIN
PORTLAND, OR
 06-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVGrit +3
-76 dBm Poor 251° WSW
#4
KRCW-TV
SALEM, OR
 02-11 1080p
Pickleball TVT2
-78 dBm Poor 251° WSW
#5
KNDO
YAKIMA, WA
 23-1 1080i
NBCSports
-80 dBm Poor 39° NE
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 257° · WSW · Spread 141°

Towers spread 141° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Appleton

Appleton, Washington (98602) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KATU 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