You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 95736 (Colfax, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95736 · 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: SSW (208°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (208°), 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 95736
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | KOLO-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 61.5 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | KXTV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 61.6 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | KOVR Stockton, CA · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 61.6 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | FOX | KTXL Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | CW | KMAX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | KQCA Stockton, CA · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Univision | KUVS-DT Modesto, CA · Full Power | 65.0 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KEDS Colusa, CA · Full Power | 46.6 mi | WNW (285°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | Educational | KSPX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 61.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | UniMás | KTFK-DT Stockton, CA · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 74.8 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSAO-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 27.8 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRJR-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SW (225°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | KCSO-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 60.2 mi | SSW (208°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Colfax, CA Free TV Channels (4.0 mi from ZIP 95736 center) · Browse all California cities & ZIPs.
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.