You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 96129 (Portola, CA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 96129 · 1 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: SE (140°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (140°), 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 96129
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | FOX | KRXI-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 28.5 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | KOLO-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 44.1 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KTVN Reno, NV · Full Power | 43.9 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KRNV-DT Reno, NV · Full Power | 43.9 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNPB Reno, NV · Full Power | 34.5 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | CW | KREN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 44.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | MyNetworkTV | KNSN-TV Reno, NV · Full Power | 34.5 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OB-D Verdi, NV · Translator | 28.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10QX-D Reno, NV · Low Power | 44.2 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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