TV channels & antenna towers in Cherryland, California
Cherryland has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDTV-DT (Univision), 18 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Cherryland
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 18 mi | 134° SE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 18 mi | 134° SE | Fair | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 18 mi | 134° SE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 18 mi | 271° W | Good | San Jose, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 18 mi | 272° W | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 51 mi | 40° NE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 51 mi | 40° NE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 51 mi | 40° NE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 51 mi | 40° NE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 52 mi | 39° NE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 52 mi | 39° NE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Cherryland
Cherryland, California has a population of about 14,700. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 32 full-power, 2 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.
30 of them are within 25 miles of Cherryland, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KGO-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KPIX-TV), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 2 (KTVU), PBS on channel 9 (KQED), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 65 (KKPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 48 (KSTS), Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 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 Cherryland
Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Cherryland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KPIX-TV, KGO-TV, KQED, KTVU and KRON-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles west of Cherryland (285° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cherryland at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cherryland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cherryland
The farthest main network tower for Cherryland is KQED (PBS), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KCRA-TV (NBC), 52 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Cherryland
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 40; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTSFFull power | 18 mi | 134° SE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KAXT-CDClass A | 18 mi | 134° SE | Fair | San Franciso, San Jo, CA |
| KSCZ-LDLow power | 18 mi | 134° SE | Fair | San Jose-San Francis, CA |
| KOFY-TVFull power | 18 mi | 272° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KCNZ-CDClass A | 18 mi | 272° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KQRM-LDLow power | 18 mi | 272° W | Fair | Petaluma, CA |
| KPJC-LDLow power | 18 mi | 272° W | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KICU-TVFull power | 18 mi | 136° SE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| KAAP-LDLow power | 18 mi | 136° SE | Weak | Santa Cruz, CA |
| KTNC-TVFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | Concord, CA |
| KMMC-LDLow power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KEMO-TVFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | Fremont, CA |
| KQEHFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| KMTP-TVFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KFSF-DTFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Good | Vallejo, CA |
| KRCBFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Fair | Cotati, CA |
| KPJKFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Good | San Mateo, CA |
| KCNSFull power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KDTS-LDLow power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KTVJ-LDLow power | 32 mi | 303° WNW | Weak | San Rafael, CA |
| KURK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 303° WNW | Weak | San Francisco, CA |
| KQTA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 303° WNW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| K02QX-DLow power | 41 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Morgan Hill, CA |
| KBSVFull power | 42 mi | 106° ESE | Poor | Ceres, CA |
| KBKF-LDLow power | 42 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | San Jose, CA |
How Cherryland compares with the rest of California
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Cherryland ranks 113th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Castro Valley, 1.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cherryland: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 285° WNW, the direction of KQED (PBS), 20 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 37 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 Cherryland, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherryland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Cherryland, CA?
CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherryland. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Cherryland, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Cherryland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Cherryland, CA?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherryland. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Cherryland, CA?
PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherryland. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cherryland?
60 transmitters within 70 miles of Cherryland; around 37 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 Cherryland?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Cherryland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cherryland?
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. Picking up NBC from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cherryland?
KCRA-TV (NBC), 52 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Cherryland?
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
- San Lorenzo1.2 mi
- Ashland1.2 mi
- Castro Valley1.4 mi
- Hayward1.4 mi
- Fairview3.1 mi
- San Leandro4.3 mi
- Union City7.4 mi
- Dublin9.3 mi
- San Ramon9.8 mi
- Alameda11 mi
- Moraga11 mi
- Newark11 mi
- Fremont11 mi
- Danville11 mi
- Piedmont12 mi
- Foster City12 mi
- Alamo12 mi
- Pleasanton13 mi
- Oakland13 mi
- Redwood Shores13 mi
- Saranap14 mi
- Lafayette14 mi
- Orinda14 mi
- Emeryville14 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 Cherryland; signal estimates ignore terrain.