You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 93238 (Porterville, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93238 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: SW (216°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (216°), 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 93238
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 | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 31.6 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | KBBV-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | KNXT-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 31.6 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Local / LPTV | KEDZ Tulare, CA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | NNW (328°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KVPT Fresno, CA · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 99.0 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 99.2 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZKC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 28.0 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Porterville, CA Free TV Channels (33.4 mi from ZIP 93238 center) · Browse all California cities & ZIPs.
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