TV channels & antenna towers in Commerce, California
Commerce 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 KIIO-LD, 12 miles to the N.
Network channels in Commerce
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV | 54.1 | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Avalon, CA |
| PBSKLCSPBS | 58 | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TBNKTBN-TVTrinity | 40 | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Santa Ana, CA |
| FOXKTTVFox | 11 | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TLMKVEATelemundo | 52 | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Corona, CA |
| NBCKNBCNBC | 4 | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| IONKPXN-TVION | 30 | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | San Bernardino, CA |
| UNIKMEX-DTUnivision | 34 | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| CWKTLACW | 5 | 17 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| ABCKABC-TVABC | 7 | 17 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| CBSKCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV | 56.3 | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Anaheim, CA |
| PBSKVCR-DTPBS | 24 | 50 mi | 92° E | Fair | San Bernardino, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Commerce
With roughly 13,100 residents, Commerce is a town in California. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 19 low-power and 10 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.
38 of them are within 25 miles of Commerce, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 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 Commerce
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Commerce 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 16 miles north of Commerce (21° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Commerce 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 Commerce, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Commerce
The farthest main network tower for Commerce is KCBS-TV (CBS), 17 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.
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 Commerce
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIIO-LDLow power | 12 mi | 349° N | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KEDD-LDLow power | 16 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KZNO-LDLow power | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSFV-CDClass A | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KPOM-CDClass A | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Ontario, CA |
| KSKJ-CDClass A | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Van Nuys, CA |
| KWHY-TVFull power | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KBEHFull power | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Good | Garden Grove, CA |
| KHTV-CDClass A | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KOCE-TVFull power | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Huntington Beach, CA |
| KSCIFull power | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Long Beach, CA |
| KCETFull power | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KCOP-TVFull power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KJLAFull power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Ventura, CA |
| KXLAFull power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| KFLA-LDLow power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KILMFull power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Inglewood, CA |
| KFTR-DTFull power | 16 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Ontario, CA |
| KRCAFull power | 17 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Riverside, CA |
| KCAL-TVFull power | 17 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNET-CDClass A | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTAV-LDLow power | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KHIZ-LDTranslator | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNLA-CDClass A | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KRVD-LDLow power | 20 mi | 101° E | Fair | Santa Ana, CA |
How Commerce compares with the rest of California
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Commerce ranks 113th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Maywood, 1.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Commerce: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 17° NNE, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 17 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 Commerce, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNE of Commerce. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Commerce, CA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNE of Commerce. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Commerce, CA?
NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Commerce. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Commerce, CA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Commerce. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Commerce, CA?
PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Commerce. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Commerce?
60 transmitters within 70 miles of Commerce; 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 Commerce?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Commerce sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Commerce?
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 Commerce?
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 Commerce?
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
- Maywood1.8 mi
- East Los Angeles1.8 mi
- Bell2.2 mi
- Bell Gardens2.5 mi
- Cudahy3.1 mi
- Montebello3.2 mi
- Boyle Heights3.5 mi
- Pico Rivera3.8 mi
- Huntington Park4.0 mi
- South Gate4.4 mi
- Walnut Park4.4 mi
- Downey4.5 mi
- Monterey Park4.8 mi
- South San Gabriel5.0 mi
- Florence-Graham5.4 mi
- West Whittier-Los Nietos5.5 mi
- Santa Fe Springs5.6 mi
- Lynwood5.7 mi
- Los Angeles6.0 mi
- Alhambra6.8 mi
- San Gabriel7.3 mi
- East Rancho Dominguez7.4 mi
- South El Monte7.4 mi
- East San Gabriel7.4 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 Commerce; signal estimates ignore terrain.