TV channels & antenna towers in Bishop, California
Bishop has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVME-TV, 12 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Bishop
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKMPH-TVFox | 26 | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Visalia, CA |
| NBCKSEENBC | 24 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Fresno, CA |
| CBSKGPECBS | 47 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Fresno, CA |
| UNIKFTV-DTUnivision | 21 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Hanford, CA |
| IONKVBC-LDION | 13 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Reedley, CA |
| TLMKNSOTelemundo | 51 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Clovis, CA |
| MeTVKGMCMeTV | 43.6 | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Merced, CA |
| ABCKFSN-TVABC | 30 | 61 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Fresno, CA |
| CWKFRE-TVCW | 59 | 61 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Sanger, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Bishop
With roughly 3,810 residents, Bishop is a town in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Fresno, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fresno's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 30 (KFSN-TV), CBS on channel 47 (KGPE), NBC on channel 24 (KSEE), Fox on channel 26 (KMPH-TV), CW on channel 59 (KFRE-TV), ION on channel 13 (KVBC-LD), Telemundo on channel 51 (KNSO), Univision on channel 21 (KFTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 43.6 (KGMC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 3 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 Bishop
Point your antenna WSW, at about 241°. The main network towers for Bishop sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, KSEE, KGPE, KFTV-DT, KNSO and KGMC and others, transmit from the same tower site about 60 miles west of Bishop (251° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bishop at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bishop, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bishop
The farthest main network tower for Bishop is KFSN-TV (ABC), 61 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Bishop
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVME-TVFull power | 12 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | Bishop, CA |
| KBID-LDLow power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KAILFull power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Fresno, CA |
| KVHF-LDLow power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KZMM-CDClass A | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KTFF-LDLow power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KSDI-LDLow power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KHSC-LDLow power | 60 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| K17JI-DClass A | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KFAZ-CAClass A | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Visalia, CA |
| KJEO-LDLow power | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KJKZ-LDTranslator | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KVVG-LDLow power | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Porterville, CA |
| KMCF-LDLow power | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Visalia, CA |
| KMSG-LDLow power | 65 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Fresno, CA |
| KVPTFull power | 65 mi | 229° SW | Fair | Fresno, CA |
How Bishop compares with the rest of California
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Bishop ranks 892nd of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 55 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
30% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Bishop: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 251° WSW, the direction of KFSN-TV (ABC), 61 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 11 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 Bishop, CA?
ABC is on channel 30 from KFSN-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WSW of Bishop. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bishop, CA?
CBS is on channel 47 from KGPE, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Bishop. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Bishop, CA?
NBC is on channel 24 from KSEE, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Bishop. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Bishop, CA?
Fox is on channel 26 from KMPH-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Bishop. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Bishop, CA?
CW is on channel 59 from KFRE-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WSW of Bishop. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bishop?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Bishop; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Bishop?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 241°. The main network towers for Bishop sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bishop?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bishop?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bishop?
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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