You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 96090 (Corning, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96090 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: NNE (22°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (22°), 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 96090
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 | 21.7 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 17.4 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 21.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 49.8 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 49.8 mi | NW (326°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKRM-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.7 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18ND-D Chico And Paradise, CA · Translator | 21.7 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32PC-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.7 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUCO-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | E (98°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKTF-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXCH-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 26.0 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23PH-D Yuba City, CA · Low Power | 26.0 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QL-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 26.0 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Local / LPTV | KRDT-CD Redding, CA · Class A | 49.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGEC-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 49.5 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Tuvision | KQSL Cloverdale, CA · Full Power | 80.4 mi | WSW (255°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Corning, CA Free TV Channels (6.4 mi from ZIP 96090 center) · Browse all California cities & ZIPs.
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