TV channels & antenna towers in Dublin, California

Dublin has 77 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDTV-DT (Univision), 14 miles to the SSE.

77TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
57,721population

Network channels in Dublin

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKDTV-DTUnivision14 14 mi166° SSE StrongSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV68.2 14 mi166° SSE FairPalo Alto, CA
TLMKSTSTelemundo48 14 mi166° SSE StrongSan Jose, CA
NBCKNTVNBC11 27 mi268° W GoodSan Jose, CA
IONKKPX-TVION65 27 mi268° W GoodSan Jose, CA
CBSKPIX-TVCBS5 28 mi278° W GoodSan Francisco, CA
ABCKGO-TVABC7 28 mi278° W FairSan Francisco, CA
PBSKQEDPBS9 28 mi278° W GoodSan Francisco, CA
FOXKTVUFox2 28 mi278° W GoodOakland, CA
CWKRON-TVCW4 28 mi278° W FairSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKPYXMeTV44.3 28 mi278° W GoodSan Francisco, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 44 mi32° NNE FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 44 mi32° NNE GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 44 mi32° NNE GoodStockton, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 44 mi32° NNE GoodSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 46 mi31° NNE GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 46 mi31° NNE PoorSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 46 mi31° NNE FairSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 46 mi32° NNE GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 46 mi32° NNE GoodSacramento, CA
PBSKQETPBS25 70 mi160° SSE FairWatsonville, CA
ABCKSBWABC8.2 70 mi160° SSE WeakSalinas, CA
UNIKSMS-TVUnivision67 70 mi160° SSE PoorMonterey, CA
TLMKMUV-LDTelemundo23 70 mi160° SSE PoorMonterey, CA
CWKCBACW35 70 mi160° SSE WeakSalinas, CA

Over-the-air TV in Dublin

With roughly 57,700 residents, Dublin is a city in California. Our map shows 77 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 36 full-power, 5 Class A, 35 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 34 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Seven of the 25 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (KGO-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KPIX-TV), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 2 (KTVU), PBS on channel 9 (KQED), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 65 (KKPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 48 (KSTS), Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 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 Dublin

Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The main network towers for Dublin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KPIX-TV, KGO-TV, KQED, KTVU and KRON-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles west of Dublin (278° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 20 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dublin at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dublin

The farthest main network tower for Dublin is KQED (PBS), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KCRA-TV (NBC), 46 miles northeast, 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.

KDTV-DT 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 Dublin

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTSFFull power14 mi 166° SSEStrongSan Francisco, CA
KAXT-CDClass A14 mi 166° SSEFairSan Franciso, San Jo, CA
KSCZ-LDLow power14 mi 166° SSEFairSan Jose-San Francis, CA
KICU-TVFull power15 mi 166° SSEStrongSan Jose, CA
KAAP-LDLow power15 mi 166° SSEWeakSanta Cruz, CA
KOFY-TVFull power27 mi 268° WFairSan Francisco, CA
KCNZ-CDClass A27 mi 268° WFairSan Francisco, CA
KQRM-LDLow power27 mi 268° WFairPetaluma, CA
KPJC-LDLow power27 mi 268° WPoorSan Francisco, CA
KTNC-TVFull power28 mi 278° WGoodConcord, CA
KMMC-LDLow power28 mi 278° WFairSan Francisco, CA
KEMO-TVFull power28 mi 278° WGoodFremont, CA
KQEHFull power28 mi 278° WGoodSan Jose, CA
KMTP-TVFull power28 mi 278° WGoodSan Francisco, CA
KFSF-DTFull power28 mi 278° WGoodVallejo, CA
KRCBFull power28 mi 278° WFairCotati, CA
KPJKFull power28 mi 278° WGoodSan Mateo, CA
KCNSFull power28 mi 278° WGoodSan Francisco, CA
KDTS-LDLow power28 mi 278° WFairSan Francisco, CA
KBSVFull power34 mi 113° ESEWeakCeres, CA
KTVJ-LDLow power39 mi 294° WNWPoorSan Rafael, CA
KURK-LDLow power39 mi 294° WNWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KQTA-LDLow power39 mi 294° WNWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KACA-LPLow power40 mi 87° EPoorModesto, CA
K02QX-DLow power41 mi 172° SPoorMorgan Hill, CA

How Dublin compares with the rest of California

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Dublin ranks 52nd of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

48% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Hayward, 8.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dublin: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 278° W, the direction of KQED (PBS), 28 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 38 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 Dublin, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Dublin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Dublin, CA?

CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Dublin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Dublin, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Dublin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Dublin, CA?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Dublin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Dublin, CA?

PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Dublin. Estimated signal: good.

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

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Dublin; around 38 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 Dublin?

Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The main network towers for Dublin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dublin?

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 NBC from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dublin?

KCRA-TV (NBC), 46 miles northeast, 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 Dublin?

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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