TV channels & antenna towers in Copperopolis, California

Copperopolis has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KUVS-DT (Univision), 11 miles to the NNW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
3,671population

Network channels in Copperopolis

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVS-DTUnivision19 11 mi335° NNW StrongModesto, CA
FOXKMPH-CDFox26 46 mi132° SE PoorMerced-Mariposa, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 50 mi291° WNW FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 50 mi291° WNW GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 50 mi291° WNW GoodStockton, CA
CWKQCACW58 50 mi293° WNW GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 50 mi293° WNW GoodSacramento, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 50 mi292° WNW GoodSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 51 mi293° WNW GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 51 mi293° WNW PoorSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 51 mi293° WNW FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 68 mi318° NW PoorSacramento, CA

Over-the-air TV in Copperopolis

With roughly 3,670 residents, Copperopolis is a town in California. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A and 21 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 27 farther out. Eight of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (KXTV), CBS on channel 13 (KOVR), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 40 (KTXL), PBS on channel 6 (KVIE), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV) and Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 2 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 Copperopolis

Point your antenna WNW, at about 293°. The main network towers for Copperopolis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KXTV, KMAX-TV, KOVR, KQCA and KCRA-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 50 miles west of Copperopolis (291° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Copperopolis at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Copperopolis, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Copperopolis

The farthest main network tower for Copperopolis is KVIE (PBS), 51 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KUVS-DT is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Copperopolis

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K11XS-DLow power26 mi 258° WSWWeakModesto, CA
K06QL-DLow power30 mi 202° SSWPoorModesto, CA
K36QQ-DLow power31 mi 222° SWWeakModesto, CA
KBIS-LDLow power31 mi 222° SWWeakModesto, CA
KFKK-LDLow power31 mi 222° SWWeakStockton, CA
K27PE-DLow power31 mi 222° SWWeakGustine, CA
K04SF-DLow power31 mi 222° SWWeakModesto, CA
KACA-LPLow power35 mi 240° WSWWeakModesto, CA
K20OO-DLow power36 mi 201° SSWPoorCeres, CA
K13ZL-DLow power45 mi 133° SEPoorFresno, CA
KTFK-DTFull power50 mi 291° WNWGoodStockton, CA
KBSVFull power52 mi 231° SWPoorCeres, CA
KSAO-LDLow power52 mi 332° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
K04QR-DLow power52 mi 332° NNWPoorEsparto, CA
K02QP-DLow power58 mi 155° SSEPoorChowchilla, CA
KBTV-CDClass A61 mi 312° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KEZT-CDClass A61 mi 312° NWPoorSacramento, CA
K19NB-DLow power65 mi 188° SPoorGustine, CA
KSTV-LDLow power65 mi 316° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KRJR-LDLow power65 mi 316° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KAHC-LDLow power65 mi 316° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KFMS-LDLow power65 mi 316° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KEFM-LDLow power68 mi 318° NWPoorSacramento, CA
KMSX-LDLow power68 mi 318° NWPoorSacramento, CA
K20JX-DClass A69 mi 328° NNWPoorSacramento, CA

How Copperopolis compares with the rest of California

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Copperopolis ranks 923rd of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Oakdale, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Copperopolis: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 293° WNW, the direction of KVIE (PBS), 51 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 10 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 Copperopolis, CA?

ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 50 miles WNW of Copperopolis. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Copperopolis, CA?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 50 miles WNW of Copperopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Copperopolis, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles WNW of Copperopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Copperopolis, CA?

Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 51 miles WNW of Copperopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Copperopolis, CA?

PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 51 miles WNW of Copperopolis. Estimated signal: fair.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Copperopolis; around 10 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 Copperopolis?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 293°. The main network towers for Copperopolis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Copperopolis?

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 Copperopolis?

KUVS-DT is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Copperopolis?

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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