You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 96143 (Truckee, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96143 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 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: ENE (58°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (58°), 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 96143
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 | 8.4 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 8.5 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 8.5 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Translator | 8.3 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Translator | 6.2 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 8.4 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14SD-D South Lake Tahoe, CA · Translator | 6.2 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 8.3 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34QQ-D Tahoe City, CA · Translator | 8.3 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRNS-CD Reno, NV · Class A | 8.4 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KXNV-LD Incline Village, NV · Translator | 8.4 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | MyNetworkTV | KNSN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19MK-D Lake Tahoe, NV · Translator | 6.2 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07AAI-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 14.1 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NB-D Carson City, NV · Low Power | 17.1 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GW-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 17.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17CA-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 17.3 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OB-D Verdi, NV · Translator | 23.1 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCNL-LD Reno, NV · Low Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (28°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRMF-LD Reno, NV · Low Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (28°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IB-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.4 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27OD-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.4 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30HY-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.4 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33ER-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.4 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNRC-LD Sparks, NV · Low Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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