TV channels & antenna towers in Coalinga, California

Coalinga has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and Fox. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K17GD-D, 40 miles to the SSW.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

40 mito the closest tower

16,564population

Network channels in Coalinga

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKKFX-CDFox	24	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, CA
NBCKSBYNBC	6	56 mi	197° SSW	Good	San Luis Obispo, CA

Over-the-air TV in Coalinga

Coalinga, California has a population of about 16,600. There are 13 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 4 Class A, 3 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Coalinga, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to San Luis Obispo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Luis Obispo's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are NBC on channel 6 (KSBY) and Fox on channel 24 (KKFX-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSBW in Salinas, CA, 76 miles to the northwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGPE in Fresno, CA, 83 miles to the northeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Coalinga

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Coalinga sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KKFX-CD and KSBY, transmit from the same tower site about 56 miles south of Coalinga (197° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

KKFX-CD (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Coalinga. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Coalinga

The farthest main network tower for Coalinga is KSBY (NBC), 56 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Coalinga

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K17GD-DClass A	40 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Paso Robles, CA
K26MT-DTranslator	40 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Paso Robles, CA
KSBO-CDClass A	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, CA
KFUL-LDLow power	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, CA
KTASFull power	56 mi	197° SSW	Fair	San Luis Obispo, CA
K31KE-DTranslator	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, Etc, CA
K32LT-DClass A	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, CA
K16FC-DTranslator	56 mi	197° SSW	Poor	San Luis Obispo, CA
KFVD-LDLow power	59 mi	83° E	Poor	Porterville, CA
KCCF-LDTranslator	64 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Atascadero, CA
K19NB-DLow power	68 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Gustine, CA

How Coalinga compares with the rest of California

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Coalinga ranks 1,058th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 56 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

30% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Hanford, 42 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Coalinga: 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 197° SSW, the direction of KSBY (NBC), 56 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 2 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 NBC in Coalinga, CA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KSBY, broadcasting from 56 miles SSW of Coalinga. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Coalinga, CA?

Fox is on channel 24 from KKFX-CD, broadcasting from 56 miles SSW of Coalinga. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coalinga?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Coalinga; around 2 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 Coalinga?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Coalinga sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Coalinga?

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 Coalinga?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Coalinga?

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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