You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 93117 (Solvang, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93117 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NE (38°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (38°), 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 93117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | KEYT-TV Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 7.8 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Univision | KPMR Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 7.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBAB-LD Santa Barbara, CA · Low Power | 7.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QS-D Santa Barbara, Etc., CA · Translator | 7.8 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KCOY-TV Santa Maria, CA · Full Power | 30.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NJ-D Santa Barbara, CA · Translator | 23.1 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | Local / LPTV | KVMM-CD Santa Barbara, CA · Class A | 23.1 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36QH-D Santa Barbara, CA · Low Power | 23.2 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | Local / LPTV | K10OG-D Lompoc, CA · Class A | 27.4 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KSBY San Luis Obispo, CA · Full Power | 68.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KSBB-CD Santa Barbara, CA · Class A | 22.0 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSBT-LD Santa Barbara, CA · Low Power | 23.1 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | KQMM-CD Santa Maria, CA · Class A | 30.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWSM-LD Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 30.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26PP-D Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA · Low Power | 30.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | Telemundo | KTAS San Luis Obispo, CA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26FT-D Santa Barbara, CA · Translator | 23.1 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KLDF-CD Lompoc, CA · Class A | 27.5 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KLFA-LD Santa Maria, CA · Low Power | 29.9 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | KDFS-CD Santa Maria, CA · Class A | 40.8 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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