You can get 26 free TV channels in McFarland, CA
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of McFarland. Check your exact ZIP code below.
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: E (99°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (99°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in McFarland, CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 38.7 mi | ESE (112°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 38.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJOU-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SB-D Bakersfield, CA · Translator | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEY-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 48.1 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | KNXT-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 48.1 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 48.1 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 71.8 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCBT-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBFK-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPMC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | K08MM-D Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18HD-D Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 38.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZKC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 38.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 38.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | KBBV-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 38.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 74.6 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 97.7 mi | N (354°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 97.8 mi | N (354°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 38.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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