You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 95553 (Rio Dell, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95553 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NNW (341°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (341°), 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 95553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NBC | KIEM-TV Eureka, CA · Full Power | 34.8 mi | N (353°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KEET Eureka, CA · Translator | 18.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | KAEF-TV Arcata, CA · Full Power | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20CN-D Fortuna, Rio Dell, CA · Low Power | 17.3 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | Tuvision | KQSL Cloverdale, CA · Full Power | 40.2 mi | SSE (158°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | FOX | KBVU Eureka, CA · Full Power | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (68°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12JJ-D Benbow, Etc., CA · Translator | 12.0 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEUV-LD Eureka, CA · Low Power | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVIQ-LD Eureka, CA · Low Power | 34.8 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEMY-LD Eureka, CA · Low Power | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35LF-D Eureka, CA · Translator | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KECA-LD Eureka, CA · Low Power | 34.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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