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.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
13,081population

Network channels in Commerce

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 16 mi21° NNE FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 16 mi20° NNE GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 16 mi20° NNE StrongSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 16 mi19° NNE GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 16 mi19° NNE StrongCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 16 mi19° NNE StrongLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 16 mi19° NNE StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 16 mi19° NNE StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 17 mi19° NNE StrongLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 17 mi19° NNE GoodLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 17 mi17° NNE StrongLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 17 mi17° NNE GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 50 mi92° E FairSan 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KIIO-LDLow power12 mi 349° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KEDD-LDLow power16 mi 302° WNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KZNO-LDLow power16 mi 21° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A16 mi 21° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A16 mi 21° NNEFairOntario, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A16 mi 21° NNEFairVan Nuys, CA
KWHY-TVFull power16 mi 21° NNEGoodLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power16 mi 21° NNEGoodGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A16 mi 21° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power16 mi 20° NNEStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power16 mi 20° NNEStrongLong Beach, CA
KCETFull power16 mi 20° NNEGoodLos Angeles, CA
KCOP-TVFull power16 mi 19° NNEGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power16 mi 19° NNEStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power16 mi 19° NNEStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KFLA-LDLow power16 mi 19° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power16 mi 19° NNEStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power16 mi 19° NNEGoodOntario, CA
KRCAFull power17 mi 19° NNEGoodRiverside, CA
KCAL-TVFull power17 mi 19° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A17 mi 17° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power17 mi 17° NNEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator17 mi 17° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A17 mi 17° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KRVD-LDLow power20 mi 101° EFairSanta 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

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 17° NNE, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 17 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 37 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 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.

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