You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 95973 (Chico, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95973 · 12 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
12 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: N (11°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (11°), 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 95973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KHSL-TV Chico, CA · Full Power | 9.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 29.1 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 9.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18ND-D Chico And Paradise, CA · Translator | 9.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKRM-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.5 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21OY-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32PC-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.8 mi | NE (53°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKTF-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUCO-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 9.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXCH-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 10.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 65.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 65.3 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35OZ-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 7.0 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23PH-D Yuba City, CA · Low Power | 10.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QL-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 10.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31ND-D Oroville, CA · Translator | 26.2 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | KKPM-CD Nicolaus, CA · Class A | 46.4 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Tuvision | KQSL Cloverdale, CA · Full Power | 92.2 mi | W (263°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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