TV channels & antenna towers in Bradbury, California
Bradbury has 62 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSKJ-CD, 6.9 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Bradbury
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV | 54.1 | 7.0 mi | 311° NW | Good | Avalon, CA |
| PBSKLCSPBS | 58 | 7.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| TBNKTBN-TVTrinity | 40 | 7.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Santa Ana, CA |
| FOXKTTVFox | 11 | 7.6 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| TLMKVEATelemundo | 52 | 7.7 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Corona, CA |
| NBCKNBCNBC | 4 | 7.7 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| CWKTLACW | 5 | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| IONKPXN-TVION | 30 | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | San Bernardino, CA |
| ABCKABC-TVABC | 7 | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| UNIKMEX-DTUnivision | 34 | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| CBSKCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV | 56.3 | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Anaheim, CA |
| PBSKVCR-DTPBS | 24 | 41 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | San Bernardino, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Bradbury
Bradbury, California has a population of about 1,090. There are 62 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 19 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 30 at good or strong strength.
39 of them are within 25 miles of Bradbury, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 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.
The best-placed network stations 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Bradbury
Point your antenna NW, at about 315°. The main network towers for Bradbury 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 7.0 miles northwest of Bradbury (311° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bradbury at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bradbury, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bradbury
The farthest main network tower for Bradbury is KCBS-TV (CBS), 8.3 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KCET is only 7.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Bradbury
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSKJ-CDClass A | 6.9 mi | 311° NW | Good | Van Nuys, CA |
| KZNO-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSFV-CDClass A | 6.9 mi | 311° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KPOM-CDClass A | 6.9 mi | 311° NW | Good | Ontario, CA |
| KWHY-TVFull power | 7.0 mi | 311° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KBEHFull power | 7.0 mi | 311° NW | Good | Garden Grove, CA |
| KHTV-CDClass A | 7.0 mi | 311° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KCETFull power | 7.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| KOCE-TVFull power | 7.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Huntington Beach, CA |
| KSCIFull power | 7.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Long Beach, CA |
| KCOP-TVFull power | 7.6 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| KJLAFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Ventura, CA |
| KXLAFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| KFLA-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KILMFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Inglewood, CA |
| KRCAFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Good | Riverside, CA |
| KFTR-DTFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Ontario, CA |
| KCAL-TVFull power | 7.8 mi | 315° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNET-CDClass A | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTAV-LDLow power | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KHIZ-LDTranslator | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNLA-CDClass A | 8.3 mi | 315° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSGA-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 91° E | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KIIO-LDLow power | 13 mi | 275° W | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KMRZ-LDLow power | 16 mi | 80° E | Fair | Pomona, CA |
How Bradbury compares with the rest of California
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Bradbury ranks 8th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 7.0 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
22% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Duarte, 0.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bradbury: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 315° NW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 8.3 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 40 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 Bradbury, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles NW of Bradbury. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bradbury, CA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles NW of Bradbury. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bradbury, CA?
NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 7.7 miles NW of Bradbury. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bradbury, CA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 7.6 miles NW of Bradbury. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Bradbury, CA?
PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 7.5 miles NW of Bradbury. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bradbury?
62 transmitters within 70 miles of Bradbury; around 40 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Bradbury?
Point your antenna NW, at about 315°. The main network towers for Bradbury sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bradbury?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bradbury?
KCET is only 7.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bradbury?
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.
TV channels in nearby California cities
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- Azusa3.7 mi
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- Vincent4.3 mi
- Sierra Madre4.8 mi
- Citrus5.0 mi
- Temple City5.7 mi
- West Covina5.7 mi
- East Pasadena5.9 mi
- Covina6.1 mi
- Glendora6.1 mi
- El Monte6.3 mi
- West Puente Valley6.6 mi
- Valinda7.2 mi
- Rosemead7.4 mi
- Avocado Heights7.7 mi
- Charter Oak7.8 mi
- South El Monte7.9 mi
- East San Gabriel7.9 mi
- San Marino8.0 mi
- San Gabriel8.5 mi
More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bradbury; signal estimates ignore terrain.