You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 95316 (Waterford, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95316 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: N (356°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (356°), 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 95316
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Univision | KUVS-DT Modesto, CA · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27PE-D Gustine, CA · Low Power | 20.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | ABC | KXTV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | NW (317°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | KOVR Stockton, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | KSBW Salinas, CA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | FOX | KTXL Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 68.1 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 68.1 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | CW | KMAX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | KQCA Stockton, CA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | MyNetworkTV | KAIL Fresno, CA · Full Power | 75.3 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | Telemundo | KGMC Merced, CA · Full Power | 75.2 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SF-D Modesto, CA · Low Power | 20.9 mi | WNW (292°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBIS-LD Modesto, CA · Low Power | 20.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKK-LD Stockton, CA · Low Power | 20.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36QQ-D Modesto, CA · Low Power | 20.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13ZL-D Fresno, CA · Low Power | 34.9 mi | E (91°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | UniMás | KTFK-DT Stockton, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | Educational | KSPX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 66.7 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | ABC | KFSN-TV Fresno, CA · Full Power | 75.0 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | CBS | KGPE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | KSEE Fresno, CA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KNTV San Jose, CA · Full Power | 97.2 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | CW | KFRE-TV Sanger, CA · Full Power | 75.0 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Univision | KFTV-DT Hanford, CA · Full Power | 75.3 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Independent | KNSO Clovis, CA · Full Power | 75.3 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KACA-LP Modesto, CA · Low Power | 31.8 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Educational | KBSV Ceres, CA · Full Power | 38.7 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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