TV channels & antenna towers in Antelope, California

Antelope has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMUM-CD (Telemundo), 7.9 miles to the W.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.9 mito the closest tower
45,770population

Network channels in Antelope

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 7.9 mi270° W GoodSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 32 mi198° SSW GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 32 mi198° SSW WeakSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 32 mi198° SSW FairSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 32 mi196° SSW GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 32 mi196° SSW GoodSacramento, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 33 mi196° SSW GoodSacramento, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 34 mi196° SSW FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 34 mi196° SSW GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 34 mi196° SSW GoodStockton, CA
UNIKUVS-DTUnivision19 52 mi141° SE GoodModesto, CA

Over-the-air TV in Antelope

With roughly 45,800 residents, Antelope is a city in California. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Eight of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 6 (KVIE), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV) and Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 2 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 Antelope

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Antelope 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 32 miles south of Antelope (198° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Antelope at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Antelope, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Antelope

The farthest main network tower for Antelope is KOVR (CBS), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Antelope

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KEFM-LDLow power7.9 mi 270° WFairSacramento, CA
KMSX-LDLow power7.9 mi 270° WGoodSacramento, CA
K20JX-DClass A8.6 mi 4° NFairSacramento, CA
KSTV-LDLow power9.0 mi 243° WSWGoodSacramento, CA
KRJR-LDLow power9.0 mi 243° WSWFairSacramento, CA
KAHC-LDLow power9.0 mi 243° WSWGoodSacramento, CA
KFMS-LDLow power9.0 mi 243° WSWGoodSacramento, CA
KBTV-CDClass A13 mi 220° SWGoodSacramento, CA
KEZT-CDClass A13 mi 220° SWGoodSacramento, CA
KSAO-LDLow power13 mi 108° ESEFairSacramento, CA
K04QR-DLow power13 mi 108° ESEWeakEsparto, CA
KTFK-DTFull power34 mi 196° SSWGoodStockton, CA
KEDSFull power43 mi 323° NWWeakColusa, CA
KKPM-CDClass A43 mi 323° NWWeakYuba City, CA
KYUB-LDLow power43 mi 323° NWPoorSacramento, CA
K33QW-DTranslator54 mi 346° NNWPoorOroville, CA
K04QC-DLow power54 mi 346° NNWPoorPalermo, CA
K26PQ-DLow power54 mi 346° NNWPoorOroville, CA
K11XS-DLow power57 mi 168° SSEPoorModesto, CA
K31ND-DTranslator66 mi 354° NPoorOroville, CA
KACA-LPLow power68 mi 174° SPoorModesto, CA

How Antelope compares with the rest of California

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Antelope ranks 606th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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 Roseville, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Antelope: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 196° SSW, the direction of KOVR (CBS), 34 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 21 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Antelope, CA?

ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 34 miles SSW of Antelope. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Antelope, CA?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 34 miles SSW of Antelope. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Antelope, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Antelope. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Antelope, CA?

Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Antelope. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Antelope, CA?

PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Antelope. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Antelope?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Antelope; around 21 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 Antelope?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Antelope sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Antelope?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Antelope?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Antelope?

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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