You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 93226 (McFarland, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93226 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 93226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 21.2 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | KBBV-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 21.2 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 38.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | K08MM-D Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 21.2 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | KNXT-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 38.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 38.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SB-D Bakersfield, CA · Translator | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 76.1 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 100.0 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 100.2 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEY-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 20.6 mi | S (180°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 21.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZKC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 21.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 21.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: McFarland, CA Free TV Channels (28.0 mi from ZIP 93226 center) · Browse all California cities & ZIPs.
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