TV channels & antenna towers in Bellflower, California
Bellflower has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRVD-LD, 17 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Bellflower
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV | 54.1 | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Avalon, CA |
| PBSKLCSPBS | 58 | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TBNKTBN-TVTrinity | 40 | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Santa Ana, CA |
| FOXKTTVFox | 11 | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TLMKVEATelemundo | 52 | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Corona, CA |
| NBCKNBCNBC | 4 | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| IONKPXN-TVION | 30 | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | San Bernardino, CA |
| UNIKMEX-DTUnivision | 34 | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| CWKTLACW | 5 | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| ABCKABC-TVABC | 7 | 24 mi | 7° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| CBSKCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 24 mi | 6° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV | 56.3 | 24 mi | 6° N | Good | Anaheim, CA |
| PBSKVCR-DTPBS | 24 | 48 mi | 83° E | Fair | San Bernardino, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Bellflower
Bellflower, California has a population of about 78,400. There are 59 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 18 low-power and 10 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
37 of them are within 25 miles of Bellflower, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Los Angeles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Los Angeles's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (KABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (KCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KNBC), Fox on channel 11 (KTTV), PBS on channel 58 (KLCS), CW on channel 5 (KTLA), ION on channel 30 (KPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 52 (KVEA), Univision on channel 34 (KMEX-DT), MeTV on channel 56.3 (KDOC-TV) and Trinity on channel 40 (KTBN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 12 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 Bellflower
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Bellflower sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
12 network stations, KAZA-TV, KLCS, KTBN-TV, KTTV and KVEA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles north of Bellflower (8° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bellflower at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bellflower, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bellflower
The farthest main network tower for Bellflower is KCBS-TV (CBS), 24 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 Bellflower
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRVD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Santa Ana, CA |
| KIIO-LDLow power | 20 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KEDD-LDLow power | 23 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSKJ-CDClass A | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Van Nuys, CA |
| KZNO-LDLow power | 23 mi | 8° N | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSFV-CDClass A | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KPOM-CDClass A | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Ontario, CA |
| KWHY-TVFull power | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KBEHFull power | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Garden Grove, CA |
| KHTV-CDClass A | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KOCE-TVFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Huntington Beach, CA |
| KSCIFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Long Beach, CA |
| KCETFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KCOP-TVFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KJLAFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Ventura, CA |
| KXLAFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| KFLA-LDLow power | 24 mi | 7° N | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KILMFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Strong | Inglewood, CA |
| KFTR-DTFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Good | Ontario, CA |
| KRCAFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Fair | Riverside, CA |
| KCAL-TVFull power | 24 mi | 7° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNET-CDClass A | 24 mi | 6° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTAV-LDLow power | 24 mi | 6° N | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KHIZ-LDTranslator | 24 mi | 6° N | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNLA-CDClass A | 24 mi | 6° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
How Bellflower compares with the rest of California
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Bellflower ranks 276th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Long Beach, 8.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bellflower: 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 6° N, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 24 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 34 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 Bellflower, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Bellflower. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Bellflower, CA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Bellflower. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Bellflower, CA?
NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Bellflower. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bellflower, CA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Bellflower. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Bellflower, CA?
PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Bellflower. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bellflower?
59 transmitters within 70 miles of Bellflower; around 34 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 Bellflower?
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Bellflower sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bellflower?
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 Bellflower?
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 Bellflower?
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 Bellflower; signal estimates ignore terrain.