You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 93301 (Bakersfield, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 93301 · 17 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
17 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 (78°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (78°), 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 93301
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 | 24.5 mi | ENE (79°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 24.6 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCBT-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.1 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBFK-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.1 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJOU-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.1 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPMC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.1 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SB-D Bakersfield, CA · Translator | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEY-LP Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | K08MM-D Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18HD-D Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZKC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXBF-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 7.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21PL-D Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 16.2 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | KBBV-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 24.6 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 24.6 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 63.2 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 63.2 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KEYT-TV Santa Barbara, CA · Full Power | 79.6 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 96.5 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | FOX | KMPH-TV Visalia, CA · Full Power | 89.0 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | KTTV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 96.8 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | MyNetworkTV | KCOP-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 96.8 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | KRCA Riverside, CA · Full Power | 96.5 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | KNXT-LD Visalia, CA · Low Power | 63.2 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KDOC-TV Anaheim, CA · Full Power | 96.1 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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