You can get 37 free channels in ZIP 95638 (Ione, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95638 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 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: WSW (250°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (250°), 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 95638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ABC | KXTV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 24.5 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | KOVR Stockton, CA · Full Power | 24.5 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 23.5 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | KTXL Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 24.1 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 24.1 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CW | KMAX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 24.5 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | KQCA Stockton, CA · Full Power | 23.5 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Univision | KUVS-DT Modesto, CA · Full Power | 24.3 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | KCSO-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 24.1 mi | WSW (258°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | Educational | KSPX-TV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 24.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | UniMás | KTFK-DT Stockton, CA · Full Power | 24.5 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSAO-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRJR-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KGO-TV San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | KOLO-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 92.6 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | KPIX-TV San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 92.7 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KNTV San Jose, CA · Full Power | 87.1 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 92.7 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVU Oakland, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | KRCB Cotati, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KQED San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | KQEH San Jose, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | CW | KPYX San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 92.6 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | MyNetworkTV | KRON-TV San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | Independent | KEMO-TV Fremont, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Independent | KCNS San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | KBTV-CD Sacramento, CA · Class A | 27.1 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | KEZT-CD Sacramento, CA · Class A | 27.1 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | KKPM-CD Nicolaus, CA · Class A | 30.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSTV-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEFM-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 33.5 mi | NW (319°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | KMSX-LD Sacramento, CA · Low Power | 33.5 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KEDS Colusa, CA · Full Power | 72.0 mi | NW (326°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | Tuvision | KTNC-TV Concord, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Educational | KMTP-TV San Francisco, CA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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