You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 93251 (Taft, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93251 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (85°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (85°), 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 93251
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | KEYT-TV Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 62.4 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 62.5 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Univision | KPMR Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 60.3 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 79.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KCOY-TV Santa Maria, CA · Full Power | 42.2 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KSBY San Luis Obispo, CA · Full Power | 54.0 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 100.6 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCBT-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.0 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBFK-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.0 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJOU-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.0 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPMC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.0 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SB-D Bakersfield, CA · Translator | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEY-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18HD-D Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 54.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 79.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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