K08QY-D
K08QY-D is a translator station with no network listed in our sources on RF channel 8 in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Its tower is 3.1 miles northwest of Tacoma. 4 of the 18 Seattle-Tacoma cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 8
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 4
Reception notes
- VHF. K08QY-D transmits on RF channel 8, in the High VHF band (RF 7 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF. VHF antenna guide
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list K08QY-D as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where K08QY-D comes in
Strongest within about 28 miles of the tower, which stands 3.1 miles to the northwest of Tacoma. 4 cities get a Strong signal. Weak in Tacoma, Lakewood, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, Lacey, Olympia, Sammamish, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Bothell, Everett and Marysville.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Burien, WA | 16 mi SSW | Strong |
| Renton, WA | 20 mi SW | Strong |
| Seattle, WA | 25 mi SSW | Strong |
| Bellevue, WA | 28 mi SW | Strong |
Distance and direction are from each city's center to the tower. Signal ratings are estimates from the FCC's coverage contour and distance.
Station summary
| Network | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | Not published |
| RF channel | 8 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Translator |
| Community of license | Seattle, WA |
| Licensee | TV-49, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 1.9 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for K08QY-D (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
Station and tower data: FCC, Nov 6, 2026. Network and subchannel data: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Signal tiers are estimates from FCC coverage areas and distance, without terrain modeling. How we estimate signals.