You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 93257 (Porterville, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93257 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: E (82°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (82°), 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 93257
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 21.3 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | KNXT-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 21.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 21.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 40.1 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 47.4 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 38.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 38.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 81.3 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Local / LPTV | KEDZ Tulare, CA · Full Power | 21.4 mi | N (8°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | KBBV-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 40.1 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | ABC | KFSN-TV Fresno, CA · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | CBS | KGPE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | KSEE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | CW | KFRE-TV Sanger, CA · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Univision | KFTV-DT Hanford, CA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Independent | KNSO Clovis, CA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 38.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 38.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 40.1 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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