You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 95981 (Nevada, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 95981 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 95981
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KOLO-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 65.9 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 65.8 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 65.8 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 41.6 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 59.3 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 66.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 107.5 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 69.6 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31ND-D Oroville, CA · Translator | 22.5 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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