You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 96087 (Shasta Lake, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96087 · 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: SE (139°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (139°), 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 96087
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 4.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KHSL-TV Chico, CA · Translator | 3.6 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 4.0 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGEC-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.6 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRHT-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.6 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33HH-D Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.7 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRVU-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.7 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | Local / LPTV | KRDT-CD Redding, CA · Class A | 3.7 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16IW-D Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.7 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NH-D Redding, CA · Low Power | 3.8 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MD-D Anderson/Centrl Val., CA · Low Power | 4.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMCA-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 7.6 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 36.8 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 65.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KEET Eureka, CA · Full Power | 72.9 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PS-D Lakeshore, CA · Low Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14HX-D Lakehead, CA · Translator | 20.8 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K02EE-D Weaverville, CA · Translator | 21.5 mi | WNW (286°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05CF-D Weaverville, CA · Translator | 21.5 mi | WNW (286°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Tuvision | KQSL Cloverdale, CA · Full Power | 83.4 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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