You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 95338 (Merced, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95338 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: SE (135°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (135°), 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 95338
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Local / LPTV | KMPH-CD Merced-Mariposa, CA · Class A | 3.0 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13ZL-D Fresno, CA · Low Power | 3.2 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KFSN-TV Fresno, CA · Full Power | 42.4 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | CBS | KGPE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | NBC | KSEE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | CW | KFRE-TV Sanger, CA · Full Power | 42.4 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Univision | KFTV-DT Hanford, CA · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 42.6 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | Independent | KNSO Clovis, CA · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 65.2 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | Local / LPTV | KTFF-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 42.7 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 84.1 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Univision | KUVS-DT Modesto, CA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHSC-LD Fresno, CA · Low Power | 42.6 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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