You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 95938 (Chico, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95938 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 16 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: N (359°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (359°), 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 95938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KHSL-TV Chico, CA · Full Power | 24.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 25.1 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXCH-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 10.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23PH-D Yuba City, CA · Low Power | 10.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QL-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 10.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31ND-D Oroville, CA · Translator | 18.0 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18ND-D Chico And Paradise, CA · Translator | 24.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKRM-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 24.8 mi | N (10°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21OY-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 24.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32PC-D Chico, CA · Low Power | 24.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 25.1 mi | N (10°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKTF-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 25.1 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZVU-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 25.1 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUCO-LD Chico, CA · Low Power | 25.1 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | KKPM-CD Nicolaus, CA · Class A | 27.6 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 82.5 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KEDS Colusa, CA · Full Power | 27.6 mi | S (183°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 82.4 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 93.4 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QW-D Oroville, CA · Translator | 15.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | Tuvision | KQSL Cloverdale, CA · Full Power | 95.1 mi | W (274°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Chico, CA Free TV Channels (10.7 mi from ZIP 95938 center) · Browse all California cities & ZIPs.
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