TV channels & antenna towers in Covina, California

Covina has 62 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSGA-LD, 6.6 miles to the NE.

62TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
6.6 mito the closest tower
48,984population

Network channels in Covina

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 13 mi311° NW FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 14 mi313° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 14 mi313° NW StrongSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 14 mi313° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 14 mi313° NW StrongCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 14 mi313° NW StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 14 mi313° NW StrongLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 14 mi313° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 14 mi313° NW StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 14 mi313° NW StrongLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 14 mi313° NW StrongLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 14 mi313° NW GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 36 mi104° ESE FairSan Bernardino, CA

Over-the-air TV in Covina

With roughly 49,000 residents, Covina is a city in California. Our map shows 62 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 19 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of Covina, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 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 strongest network signals here 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 Covina

Point your antenna NW, at about 313°. The main network towers for Covina 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 13 miles northwest of Covina (311° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Covina at fair strength or better, 92% 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 Covina, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Covina

The farthest main network tower for Covina is KCBS-TV (CBS), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KOCE-TV is only 14 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 Covina

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KSGA-LDLow power6.6 mi 54° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KRVD-LDLow power11 mi 159° SSEFairSanta Ana, CA
KMRZ-LDLow power13 mi 58° ENEFairPomona, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A13 mi 311° NWFairVan Nuys, CA
KZNO-LDLow power13 mi 311° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A13 mi 311° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A13 mi 311° NWFairOntario, CA
KWHY-TVFull power13 mi 311° NWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power13 mi 311° NWGoodGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A13 mi 311° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KCETFull power14 mi 313° NWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongLong Beach, CA
KCOP-TVFull power14 mi 313° NWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KRCAFull power14 mi 313° NWGoodRiverside, CA
KFLA-LDLow power14 mi 313° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power14 mi 313° NWStrongOntario, CA
KCAL-TVFull power14 mi 313° NWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A14 mi 313° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power14 mi 313° NWWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator14 mi 313° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A14 mi 313° NWFairLos Angeles, CA

How Covina compares with the rest of California

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Covina ranks 19th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 West Covina, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Covina: 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 313° NW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 14 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 39 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 Covina, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Covina. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Covina, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Covina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Covina, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Covina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Covina, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Covina. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Covina, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Covina. Estimated signal: good.

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

62 transmitters within 70 miles of Covina; around 39 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 Covina?

Point your antenna NW, at about 313°. The main network towers for Covina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Covina?

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 Covina?

KOCE-TV is only 14 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 Covina?

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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