TV channels & antenna towers in Allendale, California
Allendale has 68 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBTV-CD, 26 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Allendale
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 27 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 27 mi | 117° ESE | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 27 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 27 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 27 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo | 33 | 31 mi | 54° NE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| UNIKDTV-CDUnivision | 14 | 40 mi | 293° WNW | Weak | Santa Rosa, CA |
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 59 mi | 207° SSW | Good | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 59 mi | 207° SSW | Fair | San Jose, CA |
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 65 mi | 177° S | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 65 mi | 177° S | Poor | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 65 mi | 177° S | Good | San Jose, CA |
| UNIKUVS-DTUnivision | 19 | 70 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Modesto, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Allendale
Allendale is a small community of about 1,510 people in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 68 licensed TV transmitters: 33 full-power, 8 Class A and 27 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Allendale, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 42 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 23 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 10 (KXTV), CBS on channel 13 (KOVR), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 40 (KTXL), PBS on channel 9 (KQED), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Allendale
Point your antenna ESE, at about 119°. The main network towers for Allendale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, KTXL, KVIE, KQCA, KCRA-TV and KSPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles southeast of Allendale (117° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 20 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Allendale at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Allendale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Allendale
The farthest main network tower for Allendale is KOVR (CBS), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KQED (PBS), 55 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Allendale
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 45; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBTV-CDClass A | 26 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEZT-CDClass A | 26 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KTFK-DTFull power | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| KSTV-LDLow power | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KRJR-LDLow power | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| KAHC-LDLow power | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KFMS-LDLow power | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEFM-LDLow power | 31 mi | 54° NE | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| KMSX-LDLow power | 31 mi | 54° NE | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| KZHD-LDLow power | 36 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Rohnert Park, CA |
| K06QM-DLow power | 36 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Petaluma, CA |
| KDAS-LDLow power | 39 mi | 277° W | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KUKR-LDLow power | 39 mi | 277° W | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KFTY-LDLow power | 40 mi | 293° WNW | Poor | Middletown, CA |
| K20JX-DClass A | 43 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KSAO-LDLow power | 48 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| K04QR-DLow power | 48 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Esparto, CA |
| KTVJ-LDLow power | 50 mi | 225° SW | Poor | San Rafael, CA |
| KURK-LDLow power | 50 mi | 225° SW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KQTA-LDLow power | 50 mi | 225° SW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KEDSFull power | 53 mi | 7° N | Weak | Colusa, CA |
| KKPM-CDClass A | 53 mi | 7° N | Poor | Yuba City, CA |
| KYUB-LDLow power | 53 mi | 7° N | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KTNC-TVFull power | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Concord, CA |
| KMMC-LDLow power | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
How Allendale compares with the rest of California
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Allendale ranks 208th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 27 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
48% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Vacaville, 6.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Allendale: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 120° ESE, the direction of KOVR (CBS), 28 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 36 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Allendale, CA?
ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Allendale. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Allendale, CA?
CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Allendale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Allendale, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ESE of Allendale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Allendale, CA?
Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 27 miles ESE of Allendale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Allendale, CA?
PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Allendale. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Allendale?
68 transmitters within 70 miles of Allendale; around 36 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Allendale?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 119°. The main network towers for Allendale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Allendale?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up PBS from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Allendale?
KQED (PBS), 55 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Allendale?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Allendale; signal estimates ignore terrain.