You can get 17 free TV channels in Ridgecrest, CA
15 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Ridgecrest. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
15 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: S (186°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (186°), 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 Ridgecrest, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K33ID-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14AT-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15HJ-D Ridgecrest, Etc., CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16JW-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17HY-D Ridgecrest, Etc., CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LH-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21IN-D Ridgecrest, Etc., CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23IS-D Ridgecrest, Etc., CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19IS-D Inyokern, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NA-D Inyokern, Etc, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24ON-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PL-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NX-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QC-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32NA-D Ridgecrest, CA · Translator | 10.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 53.7 mi | WSW (257°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 53.5 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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