You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 96051 (Shasta Lake, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96051 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SSW (202°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (202°), 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 96051
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KRCR-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 28.1 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KIXE-TV Redding, CA · Full Power | 28.1 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14HX-D Lakehead, CA · Translator | 7.0 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PS-D Lakeshore, CA · Low Power | 7.0 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | KNVN Chico, CA · Full Power | 46.9 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NH-D Redding, CA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16IW-D Redding, CA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRHT-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 21.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MD-D Anderson/Centrl Val., CA · Low Power | 28.1 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KHSL-TV Chico, CA · Translator | 21.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KTVL Medford, OR · Full Power | 83.2 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | KOTI Klamath Falls, OR · Full Power | 88.8 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | FOX | KCVU Paradise, CA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRVU-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 21.2 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMCA-LD Redding, CA · Low Power | 27.6 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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