You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 92116 (San Diego, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 92116 · 15 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
15 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: ENE (59°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (59°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 92116
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ABC | KGTV San Diego, CA · Full Power | 9.0 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | KFMB-TV San Diego, CA · Full Power | 8.9 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | NBC | KNSD San Diego, CA · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 69 | FOX | KSWB-TV San Diego, CA · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | Independent | KUSI-TV San Diego, CA · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTF-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 9.0 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KBNT-CD San Diego, CA · Class A | 9.0 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPE-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 11.8 mi | ESE (114°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSDY-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 11.8 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | Local / LPTV | KUAN-LD Poway, Etc., CA · Low Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZSD-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSDX-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | Public Broadcasting Service | KPBS San Diego, CA · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVSD-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 19.0 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | Local / LPTV | KSKT-CD San Marcos, CA · Class A | 19.0 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZTC-LD San Diego, CA · Low Power | 19.0 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 114.7 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KVCR-DT San Bernardino, CA · Full Power | 83.5 mi | N (354°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | PBS | KOCE-TV Huntington Beach, CA · Full Power | 114.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CW | KTLA Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 114.7 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Independent | KSCI Long Beach, CA · Full Power | 114.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | KXLA Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Full Power | 114.7 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Independent | KJLA Ventura, CA · Full Power | 114.7 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | KRCA Riverside, CA · Full Power | 114.7 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25RF-D Vista, CA · Translator | 31.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | Mtv Tr3S | KBEH Garden Grove, CA · Full Power | 113.8 mi | NNW (332°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MundoFox | KWHY-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 113.8 mi | NNW (332°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KDOC-TV Anaheim, CA · Full Power | 115.2 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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