TV channels & antenna towers in Buena Park, California

Buena Park has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRVD-LD, 11 miles to the ENE.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
83,270population

Network channels in Buena Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 24 mi351° N FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 25 mi351° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 25 mi351° N StrongSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 25 mi351° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 25 mi351° N GoodCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 25 mi351° N StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 25 mi351° N StrongLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 25 mi351° N StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 25 mi351° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 25 mi351° N FairLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 26 mi350° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 26 mi350° N GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 41 mi80° E FairSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKHAX-LDUnivision49 65 mi134° SE PoorVista, CA

Over-the-air TV in Buena Park

With roughly 83,300 residents, Buena Park is a city in California. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 18 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Seven of the 14 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 Buena Park

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Buena Park 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 24 miles north of Buena Park (351° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Buena Park 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 Buena Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Buena Park

The farthest main network tower for Buena Park is KCBS-TV (CBS), 26 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 Buena Park

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRVD-LDLow power11 mi 62° ENEFairSanta Ana, CA
KSGA-LDLow power22 mi 31° NNEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KIIO-LDLow power23 mi 331° NNWWeakLos Angeles, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A24 mi 351° NFairVan Nuys, CA
KZNO-LDLow power24 mi 351° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A24 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A24 mi 351° NFairOntario, CA
KWHY-TVFull power24 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power24 mi 351° NFairGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A24 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power25 mi 351° NStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power25 mi 351° NStrongLong Beach, CA
KCETFull power25 mi 351° NGoodLos Angeles, CA
KCOP-TVFull power25 mi 351° NGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power25 mi 351° NStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power25 mi 351° NStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KFLA-LDLow power25 mi 351° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power25 mi 351° NStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power25 mi 351° NGoodOntario, CA
KRCAFull power25 mi 351° NFairRiverside, CA
KCAL-TVFull power25 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A26 mi 350° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power26 mi 350° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator26 mi 350° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A26 mi 350° NFairLos Angeles, CA

How Buena Park compares with the rest of California

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Buena Park ranks 312th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Anaheim, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Buena Park: 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 350° N, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 26 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 33 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 Buena Park, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Buena Park. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Buena Park, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Buena Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Buena Park, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Buena Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Buena Park, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Buena Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Buena Park, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Buena Park. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Buena Park?

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Buena Park; around 33 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 Buena Park?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Buena Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Buena Park?

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 Buena Park?

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 Buena Park?

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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