You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 96017 (Dunsmuir, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96017 · 1 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: SSW (207°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (207°), 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 96017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 39.0 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 39.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18LJ-D Dunsmur, Etc, CA · Translator | 8.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14HX-D Lakehead, CA · Translator | 14.9 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PS-D Lakeshore, CA · Low Power | 14.9 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KTVL Medford, OR · Full Power | 70.6 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | KOTI Klamath Falls, OR · Full Power | 76.9 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30JS-D Yreka, CA · Translator | 38.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17BA-D Yreka, CA · Translator | 38.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MD-D Anderson/Centrl Val., CA · Low Power | 39.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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