You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 96142 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96142 · 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: NNE (25°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (25°), 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 96142
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 | 24.7 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 24.8 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 24.8 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 24.7 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Translator | 24.0 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14SD-D South Lake Tahoe, CA · Translator | 24.0 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 24.5 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRNS-CD Reno, NV · Class A | 24.7 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KXNV-LD Incline Village, NV · Translator | 24.7 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NB-D Carson City, NV · Low Power | 27.9 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34QQ-D Tahoe City, CA · Translator | 24.5 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GW-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 27.9 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | KXTV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | KOVR Stockton, CA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 90.4 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | KTXL Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 90.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 90.8 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CW | KMAX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | MyNetworkTV | KNSN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 43.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19MK-D Lake Tahoe, NV · Translator | 24.0 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17CA-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 28.0 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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