You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 96118 (Portola, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96118 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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 (132°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (132°), 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 96118
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KOLO-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 29.7 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 29.6 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 29.6 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 17.3 mi | ESE (101°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 29.7 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OB-D Verdi, NV · Translator | 17.1 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Translator | 27.2 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | MyNetworkTV | KNSN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 24.2 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KXNV-LD Incline Village, NV · Translator | 29.7 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRNS-CD Reno, NV · Class A | 29.7 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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