You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96161 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: E (86°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (86°), 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 96161
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 | 18.3 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 18.3 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 18.3 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 23.0 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Translator | 15.1 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 18.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KXNV-LD Incline Village, NV · Translator | 18.3 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 18.4 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | MyNetworkTV | KNSN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 28.0 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRNS-CD Reno, NV · Class A | 18.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34QQ-D Tahoe City, CA · Translator | 18.4 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IB-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.0 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27OD-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.0 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30HY-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.0 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33ER-D Verdi/Mogul, NV · Translator | 22.0 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OB-D Verdi, NV · Translator | 22.7 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCNL-LD Reno, NV · Low Power | 27.9 mi | NE (54°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRMF-LD Reno, NV · Low Power | 27.9 mi | NE (54°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NB-D Carson City, NV · Low Power | 28.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNRC-LD Sparks, NV · Low Power | 27.9 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GW-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 28.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17CA-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 28.6 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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