Antenna Channel Guide
Renton, WA antenna channels
FCC station data as of November 6, 2026. Signal ratings are estimates without terrain.
| Channel | Network | Call sign | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | ABC | KOMO-TV | Strong |
| 5.1 | NBC | KING-TV | Strong |
| 7.1 | CBS | KIRO-TV | Strong |
| 9.1 | PBS | KCTS-TV | Strong |
| 11.1 | Independent | KSTW | Strong |
| 13.1 | FOX | KCPQ | Strong |
| 16.1 | Independent | KONG | Strong |
| 20.1 | TBN | KTBW-TV | Strong |
| 22.1 | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX | KZJO | Strong |
| 28.1 | PBS | KBTC-TV | Strong |
| 33.1 | Ion | KWPX-TV | Strong |
| 44.1 | Univision | KFFV | Strong |
| 51.1 | The CW | KUNS-TV | Strong |
| 56.1 | Daystar | KWDK | Strong |
| Low-power stations | |||
| 7.1 | CBS | K18NH-D | Strong |
| 10.1 | PBS | KQAH-LD | Strong |
| RF 6 | Not listed | KYMU-LD | Strong |
| RF 8 | Not listed | K08QY-D | Strong |
| RF 12 | Not listed | KUSE-LD | Strong |
| RF 20 | Not listed | K20NF-D | Strong |
| RF 32 | Not listed | KRUM-LD | Strong |
| Weak signals (may need an outdoor antenna) | |||
| 7.1 | CBS | K18NI-D | Weak |
| RF 29 | Not listed | K29ED-D | Weak |
Channel missing? Rescan your TV. Updated list: antennachannelguide.com/wa/renton/
Renton, WA antenna channel guide
Renton viewers can pick up 14 full-power and Class A stations with an indoor antenna, plus their subchannels and 7 low-power stations. The main network towers stand 11 to 13 miles northwest of central Renton.
- Free channels
- 16
- Miles to main towers
- 13
- Aim direction
- NW
FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain
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Main networks in Renton
All six main networks reach Renton over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.
Want these channels on a streaming service instead? See local channels without cable.
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
- Open your TV's settings.
- Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
- Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.
Menu names vary by brand: see antenna setup by TV brand and when and how to rescan.
Is the station hard to receive here?
K18NI-D (channel 7.1) and K29ED-D (RF channel 29) are weak in Renton; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.
Still missing a channel? Our antenna troubleshooter walks through no channels, breakups, channels that come and go and NextGen channels that won't play, and can check any Renton station for you.
Recommended for Renton
An indoor antenna should work in Renton
Antenna type: Indoor, with VHF reception.
KCTS-TV (PBS, channel 9.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.
- ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW are all within 13 miles
- The main towers sit northwest, so one aim works
Do you need an amplifier?
You likely don't need an amplifier. The towers are close, and a strong signal plus an amplifier can overload your TV's tuner. The farthest main network station, KIRO-TV, is 13 miles away.
Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. One antenna, several TVs
Compare indoor, attic and outdoor antenna types. Older TV without a digital tuner? See converter boxes.
All stations
Station data from the FCC, as of
21 stations reach Renton at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 5 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.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | KOMO-TV | ABC source | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| 5.1 | KING-TV | NBC source | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| 7.1 | KIRO-TV | CBS sourceEn español: 7.4 Telemundo | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| 9.1 VHF | KCTS-TV | PBS source | 11 mi NNW | Strong |
| 11.1 VHF | KSTW | Independent source | 11 mi NNW | Strong |
| 13.1 VHF | KCPQ | FOX source | 29 mi W | Strong |
| 16.1 | KONG | Independent source | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| 20.1 | KTBW-TV | TBN source | 28 mi W | Strong |
| 22.1 | KZJO | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source | 11 mi NNW | Strong |
| 28.1 | KBTC-TV | PBS source | 20 mi SW | Strong |
| 33.1 | KWPX-TV | Ion source | 11 mi E | Strong |
| 44.1 | KFFV | Univision sourceEn español: 44.1 Univision | 11 mi NNW | Strong |
| 51.1 | KUNS-TV | The CW source | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| 56.1 | KWDK | Daystar sourceEn español: 56.2 Daystar Español | 11 mi E | Strong |
| Low-power stations (7) | ||||
| 7.1 | K18NH-D Translator | CBS sourceEn español: 7.4 Telemundo | 21 mi S | Strong |
| 10.1 | KQAH-LD | PBS | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| RF 6 Low VHF | KYMU-LD | Not listed | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| RF 8 VHF | K08QY-D Translator | Not listed | 20 mi SW | Strong |
| RF 12 VHF | KUSE-LD | Not listed | 11 mi E | Strong |
| RF 20 | K20NF-D | Not listed | 13 mi NW | Strong |
| RF 32 | KRUM-LD | Not listed | 13 mi NW | 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: 2 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna
These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Renton but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.
Extra channels you also get
Stations above also broadcast these 41 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
- 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 Renton
Canales en español
4 Spanish-language channels reach Renton at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.
Where to point your antenna
Aim northwest (320°). Rings at 5, 10 and 30 miles from central Renton; dots are Strong-signal towers.
- KCTS-TV, KZJO, KING-TV and KUNS-TV and 7 other stations: 11 to 13 miles north-northwest
- KWPX-TV and 2 other stations: 11 miles east
- KBTC-TV and 1 other station: 20 miles southwest
- KTBW-TV and 1 other station: 28 to 29 miles west
- K18NH-D: 21 miles south
Placement and interference tips
- Place the antenna on a northwest-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.
More: how to aim a TV antenna, how to boost your antenna signal, attic antennas. Renting or in an HOA? FCC rules protect your right to an antenna in areas you control. Camping nearby? See the RV antenna guide.
NextGen TV in Renton
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Renton, 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).
Renton antenna questions
What channel is CBS in Renton?
CBS is channel 7.1 (KIRO-TV) on an antenna in Renton. The tower is 13 miles northwest and the signal is rated Strong.
What channel is ABC in Renton?
ABC is channel 4.1 (KOMO-TV) on an antenna in Renton. The tower is 13 miles northwest and the signal is rated Strong.
What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Renton?
NBC is 5.1 (KING-TV), FOX is 22.1 (KZJO), PBS is 9.1 (KCTS-TV) and The CW is 51.1 (KUNS-TV).
Which way should I point my antenna in Renton?
Point it northwest (320 degrees). The main network towers are 11 to 13 miles northwest of central Renton.
Do I need an outdoor antenna in Renton?
Probably not. The main network towers are within 13 miles of central Renton. 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.