Everett, WA antenna channel guide

Everett viewers can pick up 16 full-power and Class A stations with an indoor antenna, plus their subchannels and 3 low-power stations. The main network towers stand about 24 miles south of central Everett.

Free channels
17
Miles to main towers
25
Aim direction
SSW

FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain

Main networks in Everett

All six main networks reach Everett over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.

ABC

4.1

KOMO-TV · 24 mi SSW

Strong

CBS

7.1

KIRO-TV · 24 mi SSW

Strong

NBC

5.1

KING-TV · 24 mi SSW

Strong

FOX

13.1

KCPQ · 24 mi SSW

Strong

PBS

28.1

KBTC-TV · 24 mi SSW

Strong

The CW

51.1

KUNS-TV · 24 mi SSW

Strong

Lost a channel?

No network has changed stations in the Seattle-Tacoma area in the past two years. If a channel goes missing, a rescan usually brings it back.

Rescan in 3 steps

  1. Open your TV's settings.
  2. Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
  3. Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.

Is the station hard to receive here?

K20NF-D (RF channel 20), KRUM-LD (RF channel 32), KYMU-LD (RF channel 6), plus 6 more, are weak in Everett; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.

Recommended for Everett

An indoor antenna should work in Everett

Antenna type: Indoor.

  • ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW are all within 25 miles
  • The main towers sit south, so one aim works

Do you need an amplifier?

Try without an amplifier first. Add one only if channels break up. The farthest main network station, KCPQ, is 24 miles away.

Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. One antenna, several TVs

All stations

Station data from the FCC, as of

19 stations reach Everett at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 2 of them have no published channel number yet, so they show their RF channel; your TV may list them under a different number after a scan.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
4.1 KOMO-TV ABC source 24 mi SSW Strong
5.1 KING-TV NBC source 24 mi SSW Strong
7.1 KIRO-TV CBS sourceEn español: 7.4 Telemundo 24 mi SSW Strong
9.1 VHF KCTS-TV PBS source 24 mi SSW Strong
11.1 VHF KSTW Independent source 24 mi SSW Strong
12.1 KVOS-TV Univision sourceEn español: 12.1 Univision 58 mi NNW Moderate
13.1 KCPQ FOX source 24 mi SSW Strong
16.1 KONG Independent source 24 mi SSW Strong
20.1 KTBW-TV TBN source 40 mi SW Moderate
22.1 KZJO Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source 24 mi SSW Strong
24.1 KBCB Not listed 58 mi NNW Moderate
28.1 KBTC-TV PBS source 24 mi SSW Strong
33.1 KWPX-TV Ion source 33 mi SSE Moderate
44.1 KFFV Univision sourceEn español: 44.1 Univision 24 mi SSW Strong
51.1 KUNS-TV The CW source 24 mi SSW Strong
56.1 KWDK Daystar sourceEn español: 56.2 Daystar Español 33 mi SSE Moderate
Low-power stations (3)
10.1 KQAH-LD PBS 24 mi SSW Strong
RF 12 VHF KUSE-LD Not listed 33 mi SSE Moderate
RF 29 K29ED-D Not listed 3.1 mi ENE Strong

Broadcasts on VHF (RF channels 2 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly. RF channels 2 to 6 need a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide

Strong: inside the station's FCC coverage area, tower within 30 miles. Moderate: inside the coverage area, tower farther away. Weak: outside it, tower within 60 miles. How we rate signals

Network and subchannel details are adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. The "source" link in each row opens the station's article.

Weak signals: 9 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna

These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Everett but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
7.1 K18NI-D Translator CBS source 39 mi SSW Weak
7.1 K18NH-D Translator CBS source 54 mi S Weak
28.1 K18NJ-D PBS source 58 mi NNW Weak
RF 6 Low VHF KYMU-LD Not listed 24 mi SSW Weak
RF 8 VHF K08QY-D Translator Not listed 50 mi SSW Weak
RF 15 K15MW-D Not listed 42 mi NNW Weak
RF 20 K20NF-D Not listed 24 mi SSW Weak
RF 30 K30RC-D Not listed 58 mi NNW Weak
RF 32 KRUM-LD Not listed 24 mi SSW Weak

Extra channels you also get

Stations above also broadcast these 47 subchannels. They come free with the same antenna after a channel scan.

  • 4.2Comet
  • 4.3Charge!
  • 5.2True Crime Network
  • 5.3Quest
  • 5.4365BLK
  • 5.5QVC2
  • 7.2Cozi TV
  • 7.3Laff
  • 7.4Telemundo
  • 9.2PBS Kids
  • 9.3Create
  • 9.4World Channel
  • 11.2Start TV
  • 11.3Outlaw (4:3)
  • 11.4Dabl
  • 11.5MovieSphere Gold
  • 11.6HSN
  • 12.2Movies!
  • 12.4Catchy Comedy
  • 12.5Start TV
  • 12.6MeTV+
  • 12.7Story Television
  • 12.9MeTV Toons
  • 13.2Grit
  • 13.3Ion Mystery
  • 13.4Buzzr
  • 13.5Fox Weather
  • 22.3Antenna TV
  • 22.5Nosey
  • 28.2NHK World
  • 28.3FNX
  • 33.2Court TV
  • 33.3Bounce TV
  • 33.4Defy
  • 33.5Ion Plus
  • 33.6Busted
  • 33.7Game Show Central
  • 33.8QVC
  • 44.2Movies!
  • 44.3Heroes & Icons
  • 44.4Catchy Comedy
  • 44.5MeTV+
  • 44.6Story Television
  • 44.7MeTV Toons
  • 44.12OnTV4U (Infomercials)
  • 56.2Daystar Español
  • 56.3Daystar in SD

Spanish-language channels in Everett

Canales en español

4 Spanish-language channels reach Everett at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.

ChannelNetworkStationSignal
7.4 Telemundo KIRO-TV Strong
12.1 Univision KVOS-TV Moderate
44.1 Univision KFFV Strong
56.2 Daystar Español KWDK Moderate

Where to point your antenna

Aim south-southwest (192°). Rings at 5, 10 and 25 miles from central Everett; dots are Strong-signal towers.

5 mi 10 mi 25 mi N E S W Main towers KBTC-TV +5 K29ED-D
  • KING-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KIRO-TV and 6 other stations: 24 miles south-southwest
  • K29ED-D: 3 miles east-northeast

Placement and interference tips

  • Place the antenna on a south-southwest-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
  • LED bulbs, especially older or cheaper ones, can interfere. If reception gets worse when the lights are on, that's the cause.
  • Living near a cell tower? An LTE filter can block the interference.
  • Trees and hills block signals (Cord Cutters News covers these and the LED and cell tower problems), and so do metal roofs and foil radiant barriers in attics (Solid Signal). Move the antenna away from them if you can.

NextGen TV in Everett

NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Everett, broadcast from KONG and KUNS-TV. Any antenna receives it.

  • Your current TV keeps working. Today's broadcasts continue alongside NextGen TV: full-power stations that switch must keep simulcasting their main channel in today's format (CommLawCenter).
  • You need an ATSC 3.0 tuner to watch it. That means a TV or tuner box with one built in. Most TVs don't have one (PCWorld).
  • Some channels are encrypted. Some broadcasters encrypt their NextGen TV channels, and some tuners and DVRs can't play encrypted channels yet. HDHomeRun devices are one example (Antenna Land). Check before you buy, especially a DVR.
  • No shutoff date yet. Broadcasters have asked the FCC to end today's broadcasts in large markets around 2028 and everywhere around 2030. The FCC hasn't set a date (PCWorld).

Everett antenna questions

What channel is CBS in Everett?

CBS is channel 7.1 (KIRO-TV) on an antenna in Everett. The tower is 24 miles south-southwest and the signal is rated Strong.

What channel is ABC in Everett?

ABC is channel 4.1 (KOMO-TV) on an antenna in Everett. The tower is 24 miles south-southwest and the signal is rated Strong.

What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Everett?

NBC is 5.1 (KING-TV), FOX is 13.1 (KCPQ), PBS is 28.1 (KBTC-TV) and The CW is 51.1 (KUNS-TV).

Which way should I point my antenna in Everett?

Point it south-southwest (192 degrees). The main network towers are about 24 miles south of central Everett.

Do I need an outdoor antenna in Everett?

Probably not. The main network towers are within 25 miles of central Everett. Hills, tall buildings and thick walls can still block signals, so an attic or outdoor antenna helps if indoor reception breaks up.

Nearby cities

Other Seattle-Tacoma-area cities with channel guides, nearest first.

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.