TV channels & antenna towers in East Richmond Heights, California

East Richmond Heights has 64 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTVJ-LD, 15 miles to the W.

64TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
3,280population

Network channels in East Richmond Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSKPIX-TVCBS5 15 mi210° SSW StrongSan Francisco, CA
ABCKGO-TVABC7 15 mi210° SSW GoodSan Francisco, CA
PBSKQEDPBS9 15 mi210° SSW StrongSan Francisco, CA
FOXKTVUFox2 15 mi210° SSW StrongOakland, CA
CWKRON-TVCW4 15 mi210° SSW GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKPYXMeTV44.3 15 mi210° SSW StrongSan Francisco, CA
IONKKPX-TVION65 19 mi200° SSW GoodSan Jose, CA
NBCKNTVNBC11 19 mi200° SSW GoodSan Jose, CA
UNIKDTV-DTUnivision14 39 mi142° SE GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV68.2 39 mi142° SE FairPalo Alto, CA
TLMKSTSTelemundo48 39 mi142° SE GoodSan Jose, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 49 mi65° ENE FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 49 mi65° ENE GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 49 mi65° ENE GoodStockton, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 49 mi64° ENE GoodSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 49 mi63° ENE GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 49 mi63° ENE PoorSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 49 mi63° ENE FairSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 50 mi63° ENE GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 50 mi63° ENE GoodSacramento, CA
UNIKDTV-CDUnivision14 53 mi341° NNW PoorSanta Rosa, CA
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 70 mi40° NE PoorSacramento, CA

Over-the-air TV in East Richmond Heights

East Richmond Heights, California has a population of about 3,280. There are 64 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 32 full-power, 6 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 25 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 27 farther out. Eight of the 22 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 4 (KRON-TV), ION on channel 65 (KKPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 East Richmond Heights

Point your antenna SSW, at about 210°. The main network towers for East Richmond Heights 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 15 miles southwest of East Richmond Heights (210° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Richmond Heights at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for East Richmond Heights

The farthest main network tower for East Richmond Heights is KQED (PBS), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

KCRA-TV (NBC), 50 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.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near East Richmond Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTVJ-LDLow power15 mi 266° WFairSan Rafael, CA
KURK-LDLow power15 mi 266° WFairSan Francisco, CA
KQTA-LDLow power15 mi 266° WPoorSan Francisco, CA
KTNC-TVFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongConcord, CA
KMMC-LDLow power15 mi 210° SSWFairSan Francisco, CA
KEMO-TVFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongFremont, CA
KQEHFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongSan Jose, CA
KMTP-TVFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongSan Francisco, CA
KFSF-DTFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongVallejo, CA
KRCBFull power15 mi 210° SSWFairCotati, CA
KPJKFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongSan Mateo, CA
KCNSFull power15 mi 210° SSWStrongSan Francisco, CA
KDTS-LDLow power15 mi 210° SSWFairSan Francisco, CA
KOFY-TVFull power19 mi 200° SSWFairSan Francisco, CA
KCNZ-CDClass A19 mi 200° SSWFairSan Francisco, CA
KQRM-LDLow power19 mi 200° SSWFairPetaluma, CA
KPJC-LDLow power19 mi 200° SSWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KZHD-LDLow power31 mi 330° NNWWeakRohnert Park, CA
K06QM-DLow power31 mi 330° NNWPoorPetaluma, CA
KTSFFull power39 mi 142° SEGoodSan Francisco, CA
KAXT-CDClass A39 mi 142° SEWeakSan Franciso, San Jo, CA
KSCZ-LDLow power39 mi 142° SEPoorSan Jose-San Francis, CA
KICU-TVFull power40 mi 142° SEGoodSan Jose, CA
KAAP-LDLow power40 mi 142° SEPoorSanta Cruz, CA
KDAS-LDLow power43 mi 334° NNWPoorSanta Rosa, CA

How East Richmond Heights compares with the rest of California

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, East Richmond Heights ranks 113th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Richmond, 2.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in East Richmond Heights: 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 210° SSW, the direction of KQED (PBS), 15 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 37 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 East Richmond Heights, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of East Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in East Richmond Heights, CA?

CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of East Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in East Richmond Heights, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles ENE of East Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in East Richmond Heights, CA?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of East Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in East Richmond Heights, CA?

PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of East Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Richmond Heights?

64 transmitters within 70 miles of East Richmond Heights; around 37 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 East Richmond Heights?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 210°. The main network towers for East Richmond Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in East Richmond Heights?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Richmond Heights?

KCRA-TV (NBC), 50 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 East Richmond Heights?

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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