KYMU-LD
KYMU-LD is a low power station with no network listed in our sources on RF channel 6 in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Its tower is 1.0 miles north-northwest of Seattle. 12 of the 18 Seattle-Tacoma cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 6
- Band
- Low VHF
- Cities served
- 12
Reception notes
- Low VHF. KYMU-LD transmits on RF channel 6, in the Low VHF band (RF 2 to 6). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, and Low VHF needs a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KYMU-LD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KYMU-LD comes in
Strongest within about 27 miles of the tower, which stands 1.0 miles to the north-northwest of Seattle. 12 cities get a Strong signal. Weak in Shoreline, Everett, Marysville, Lakewood, Lacey and Olympia.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 1.0 mi NNW | Strong |
| Kirkland, WA | 8.4 mi WSW | Strong |
| Bellevue, WA | 9.6 mi WNW | Strong |
| Burien, WA | 11 mi N | Strong |
| Redmond, WA | 12 mi WSW | Strong |
| Bothell, WA | 12 mi SW | Strong |
| Renton, WA | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| Sammamish, WA | 15 mi W | Strong |
| Kent, WA | 18 mi NNW | Strong |
| Federal Way, WA | 22 mi N | Strong |
| Auburn, WA | 24 mi NNW | Strong |
| Tacoma, WA | 27 mi N | 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 | 6 (VHF-low) |
| Service | Low power |
| Community of license | Seattle, WA |
| Licensee | LOWCOUNTRY 34 MEDIA, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 3 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KYMU-LD (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.