TV channels & antenna towers in Crescent City, California
Crescent City has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K19KR-D, 1.0 miles to the N.
Over-the-air TV in Crescent City
Crescent City is a town of about 6,770 people in California. There are 35 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 1 Class A, 9 low-power and 24 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.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Crescent City, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KAEF-TV in Arcata, CA, 72 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPIC in Roseburg, OR, 112 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 Crescent City
Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The nearest towers for Crescent City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Crescent City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Crescent City
The farthest of the closest towers for Crescent City is K23NI-D, 15 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K25NO-D, 17 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
K19KR-D is only 1.0 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 TV stations near Crescent City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K19KR-DLow power | 1.0 mi | 1° N | Strong | Crescent City, CA |
| K23NI-DLow power | 15 mi | 3° N | Fair | Crescent City, CA |
| K25NO-DLow power | 17 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Gasquet, CA |
| K34KJ-DLow power | 20 mi | 355° N | Weak | Harbor, OR |
| K31GP-DTranslator | 21 mi | 349° NNW | Weak | Brookings, Etc., OR |
| K21KB-DLow power | 26 mi | 349° N | Weak | Brookings, OR |
| K36HM-DTranslator | 26 mi | 349° N | Weak | Fort Dick, CA |
| K15IM-DTranslator | 26 mi | 349° N | Weak | Brookings, Etc, OR |
| K16NK-DLow power | 44 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K22IQ-DTranslator | 44 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K29NI-DTranslator | 44 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K07PZ-DLow power | 44 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K21JI-DTranslator | 44 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Cave Junction, Etc., OR |
| K15KB-DTranslator | 45 mi | 349° N | Poor | Squaw Valley, OR |
| K04MG-DTranslator | 45 mi | 349° N | Poor | Wedderburn, Etc., OR |
| K13MI-DLow power | 45 mi | 349° N | Poor | Cedar Valley, OR |
| K25EN-DTranslator | 49 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Gold Beach, OR |
| K33CP-DTranslator | 49 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Gold Beach, OR |
| K29JN-DTranslator | 49 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Gold Beach, OR |
| K07GJ-DTranslator | 51 mi | 150° SSE | Poor | Hoopa, CA |
| K07HS-DTranslator | 54 mi | 58° ENE | Poor | Williams, OR |
| K14TH-DTranslator | 54 mi | 58° ENE | Poor | Williams, OR |
| K36NF-DClass A | 64 mi | 47° NE | Poor | Grants Pass, OR |
| K02JJ-DTranslator | 64 mi | 47° NE | Poor | Williams, OR |
| KBLN-TVFull power | 64 mi | 47° NE | Weak | Grants Pass, OR |
How Crescent City compares with the rest of California
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Crescent City ranks 1,058th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25).
48% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Crescent City: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 3° N, the direction of K23NI-D, 15 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Crescent City?
35 transmitters within 70 miles of Crescent City; around 2 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Crescent City?
Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The nearest towers for Crescent City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Crescent City?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 17 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Crescent City?
K25NO-D, 17 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Crescent City?
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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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Crescent City; signal estimates ignore terrain.