You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 96120 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96120 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 96120
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 | 39.5 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 39.6 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 39.6 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 39.4 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07AAI-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 33.0 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NB-D Carson City, NV · Low Power | 36.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17CA-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 36.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GW-D Carson City, NV · Translator | 36.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 39.2 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRNS-CD Reno, NV · Class A | 39.4 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KXNV-LD Incline Village, NV · Translator | 39.5 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | KXTV Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 94.9 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Translator | 40.3 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | KVIE Sacramento, CA · Full Power | 94.3 mi | WSW (250°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Univision | KUVS-DT Modesto, CA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34QQ-D Tahoe City, CA · Translator | 39.2 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14SD-D South Lake Tahoe, CA · Translator | 40.3 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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