TV channels & antenna towers in Garden Acres, California
Garden Acres has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K11XS-D, 7.9 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Garden Acres
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 24 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 24 mi | 322° NW | Strong | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 24 mi | 322° NW | Strong | Stockton, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 25 mi | 323° NW | Strong | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 25 mi | 326° NW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 25 mi | 326° NW | Strong | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 26 mi | 325° NW | Strong | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 26 mi | 325° NW | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 26 mi | 325° NW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| UNIKUVS-DTUnivision | 19 | 29 mi | 69° ENE | Good | Modesto, CA |
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 48 mi | 228° SW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 48 mi | 228° SW | Fair | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 48 mi | 228° SW | Good | San Jose, CA |
| TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo | 33 | 53 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Weak | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Weak | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 68 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 69 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 69 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | San Jose, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Garden Acres
With roughly 10,600 residents, Garden Acres is a city in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 67 licensed TV transmitters: 33 full-power, 6 Class A and 28 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 44 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.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (KXTV), CBS on channel 13 (KOVR), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 40 (KTXL), PBS on channel 9 (KQED), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV), Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong 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 Garden Acres
Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Garden Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KXTV, KMAX-TV, KOVR, KSPX-TV and KQCA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles northwest of Garden Acres (322° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Garden Acres at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Garden Acres, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Garden Acres
The farthest main network tower for Garden Acres is KTXL (Fox), 26 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KQED (PBS), 68 miles west, 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 Garden Acres
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 45; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K11XS-DLow power | 7.9 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Modesto, CA |
| KACA-LPLow power | 16 mi | 174° S | Fair | Modesto, CA |
| KTFK-DTFull power | 24 mi | 322° NW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| K36QQ-DLow power | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Modesto, CA |
| KBIS-LDLow power | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Modesto, CA |
| KFKK-LDLow power | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Stockton, CA |
| K27PE-DLow power | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Gustine, CA |
| K04SF-DLow power | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | Modesto, CA |
| KBSVFull power | 32 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Ceres, CA |
| K06QL-DLow power | 34 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Modesto, CA |
| K20OO-DLow power | 38 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Ceres, CA |
| KBTV-CDClass A | 44 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KEZT-CDClass A | 44 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KTSFFull power | 48 mi | 228° SW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KAXT-CDClass A | 48 mi | 228° SW | Poor | San Franciso, San Jo, CA |
| KSCZ-LDLow power | 48 mi | 228° SW | Poor | San Jose-San Francis, CA |
| KSAO-LDLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| K04QR-DLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Esparto, CA |
| KICU-TVFull power | 48 mi | 227° SW | Good | San Jose, CA |
| KAAP-LDLow power | 48 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Santa Cruz, CA |
| KSTV-LDLow power | 49 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KRJR-LDLow power | 49 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KAHC-LDLow power | 49 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KFMS-LDLow power | 49 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| KEFM-LDLow power | 53 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
How Garden Acres compares with the rest of California
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Garden Acres ranks 312th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Stockton, 3.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Garden Acres: 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 325° NW, the direction of KTXL (Fox), 26 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 33 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 Garden Acres, CA?
ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Garden Acres. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Garden Acres, CA?
CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Garden Acres. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Garden Acres, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NW of Garden Acres. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Garden Acres, CA?
Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Garden Acres. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Garden Acres, CA?
PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 68 miles WSW of Garden Acres. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Garden Acres?
67 transmitters within 70 miles of Garden Acres; around 33 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 Garden Acres?
Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Garden Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Garden Acres?
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 PBS from up to 68 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Garden Acres?
KQED (PBS), 68 miles west, 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 Garden Acres?
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 Garden Acres; signal estimates ignore terrain.