You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 93638 (Madera, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93638 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: E (83°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (83°), 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 93638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ABC | KFSN-TV Fresno, CA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | CBS | KGPE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 33.6 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KSEE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 33.6 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | CW | KFRE-TV Sanger, CA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 33.3 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Univision | KFTV-DT Hanford, CA · Full Power | 33.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | Independent | KNSO Clovis, CA · Full Power | 33.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHSC-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | Local / LPTV | KTFF-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Local / LPTV | KMPH-CD Merced-Mariposa, CA · Class A | 33.8 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSDI-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | KVHF-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBID-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | KVBC-LD Reedley, CA · Low Power | 33.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | KZMM-CD Fresno, CA · Class A | 33.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMCF-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 46.2 mi | ESE (116°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJKZ-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 46.2 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | KSBW Salinas, CA · Full Power | 83.5 mi | WSW (257°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13ZL-D Fresno, CA · Low Power | 33.9 mi | N (0°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJEO-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 46.2 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMSG-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 46.2 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | K17JI-D Fresno, CA · Class A | 46.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | KFAZ-CA Visalia, CA · Class A | 46.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Local / LPTV | KEDZ Tulare, CA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SE (128°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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