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.
Network channels in Dublin
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 27 mi | 268° W | Good | San Jose, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 27 mi | 268° W | Good | San Jose, CA |
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 28 mi | 278° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 28 mi | 278° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 44 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 44 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 44 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 44 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 46 mi | 31° NNE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 46 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 46 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 46 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 46 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKQETPBS | 25 | 70 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | Watsonville, CA |
| ABCKSBWABC | 8.2 | 70 mi | 160° SSE | Weak | Salinas, CA |
| UNIKSMS-TVUnivision | 67 | 70 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Monterey, CA |
| TLMKMUV-LDTelemundo | 23 | 70 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Monterey, CA |
| CWKCBACW | 35 | 70 mi | 160° SSE | Weak | Salinas, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTSFFull power | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KAXT-CDClass A | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | San Franciso, San Jo, CA |
| KSCZ-LDLow power | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | San Jose-San Francis, CA |
| KICU-TVFull power | 15 mi | 166° SSE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| KAAP-LDLow power | 15 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Santa Cruz, CA |
| KOFY-TVFull power | 27 mi | 268° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KCNZ-CDClass A | 27 mi | 268° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KQRM-LDLow power | 27 mi | 268° W | Fair | Petaluma, CA |
| KPJC-LDLow power | 27 mi | 268° W | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KTNC-TVFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | Concord, CA |
| KMMC-LDLow power | 28 mi | 278° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KEMO-TVFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | Fremont, CA |
| KQEHFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Jose, CA |
| KMTP-TVFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KFSF-DTFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | Vallejo, CA |
| KRCBFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Fair | Cotati, CA |
| KPJKFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Mateo, CA |
| KCNSFull power | 28 mi | 278° W | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KDTS-LDLow power | 28 mi | 278° W | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KBSVFull power | 34 mi | 113° ESE | Weak | Ceres, CA |
| KTVJ-LDLow power | 39 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | San Rafael, CA |
| KURK-LDLow power | 39 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KQTA-LDLow power | 39 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KACA-LPLow power | 40 mi | 87° E | Poor | Modesto, CA |
| K02QX-DLow power | 41 mi | 172° S | Poor | Morgan 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
- 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 278° W, the direction of KQED (PBS), 28 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 38 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
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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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dublin; signal estimates ignore terrain.