You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 92236 (Coachella, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 92236 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 15 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WNW (299°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (299°), 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 92236
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | ABC | KESQ-TV Palm Springs, CA · Full Power | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | KMIR-TV Palm Springs, CA · Full Power | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNA-LD Indio, CA · Low Power | 11.2 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | Independent | KVMD Twentynine Palms, CA · Full Power | 48.4 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | KVER-CD Indio, CA · Class A | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Local / LPTV | KEVC-CD Indio, CA · Class A | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVPS-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KODG-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPDI-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Local / LPTV | KPSP-CD Cathedral City, CA · Class A | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | KDFX-CD Indio/Palm Springs, CA · Class A | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAKZ-LD Cathedral City, CA · Low Power | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35LA-D Palm Springs, CA · Translator | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K21DO-D Palm Springs, CA · Class A | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | Local / LPTV | KRET-CD Palm Springs, CA · Class A | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KVCR-DT San Bernardino, CA · Full Power | 72.0 mi | WNW (285°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJHP-LD Morongo Valley, CA · Low Power | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPSE-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09XW-D Palm Desert, Etc., CA · Translator | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWQ-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KYAV-LD Palm Springs, CA · Low Power | 23.7 mi | WNW (299°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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