TV channels & antenna towers in Granite Bay, California
Granite Bay has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSAO-LD, 8.7 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Granite Bay
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo | 33 | 17 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 39 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 39 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 40 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 41 mi | 207° SSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 41 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 41 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| UNIKUVS-DTUnivision | 19 | 50 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Modesto, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Granite Bay
With roughly 20,400 residents, Granite Bay is a town in California. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Eight of the 11 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 6 (KVIE), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV) and Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 2 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 Granite Bay
Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Granite Bay sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, KTXL, KVIE, KQCA, KCRA-TV and KSPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles southwest of Granite Bay (209° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Granite Bay at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Granite Bay, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Granite Bay
The farthest main network tower for Granite Bay is KOVR (CBS), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Granite Bay
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSAO-LDLow power | 8.7 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| K04QR-DLow power | 8.7 mi | 156° SSE | Weak | Esparto, CA |
| K20JX-DClass A | 9.6 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEFM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KMSX-LDLow power | 17 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KSTV-LDLow power | 19 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KRJR-LDLow power | 19 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KAHC-LDLow power | 19 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KFMS-LDLow power | 19 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KBTV-CDClass A | 22 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEZT-CDClass A | 22 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KTFK-DTFull power | 41 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| KEDSFull power | 47 mi | 311° NW | Weak | Colusa, CA |
| KKPM-CDClass A | 47 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Yuba City, CA |
| KYUB-LDLow power | 47 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| K33QW-DTranslator | 53 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Oroville, CA |
| K04QC-DLow power | 53 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Palermo, CA |
| K26PQ-DLow power | 53 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Oroville, CA |
| K11XS-DLow power | 60 mi | 177° S | Poor | Modesto, CA |
| K31ND-DTranslator | 63 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Oroville, CA |
How Granite Bay compares with the rest of California
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Granite Bay ranks 606th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Rocklin, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Granite Bay: 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 207° SSW, the direction of KOVR (CBS), 41 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 21 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 Granite Bay, CA?
ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 41 miles SSW of Granite Bay. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Granite Bay, CA?
CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 41 miles SSW of Granite Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Granite Bay, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Granite Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Granite Bay, CA?
Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Granite Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Granite Bay, CA?
PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Granite Bay. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Granite Bay?
31 transmitters within 70 miles of Granite Bay; around 21 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 Granite Bay?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Granite Bay sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Granite Bay?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Granite Bay?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Granite Bay?
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.
TV channels in nearby California cities
- Loomis4.3 mi
- Rocklin4.3 mi
- Folsom5.9 mi
- Roseville6.7 mi
- Orangevale6.7 mi
- El Dorado Hills6.9 mi
- Citrus Heights7.4 mi
- Antelope9.7 mi
- Fair Oaks10 mi
- Auburn10 mi
- Gold River10 mi
- Lincoln11 mi
- Cameron Park12 mi
- Foothill Farms12 mi
- North Auburn12 mi
- North Highlands12 mi
- Carmichael13 mi
- Rancho Cordova14 mi
- Arden-Arcade16 mi
- Rio Linda16 mi
- Elverta16 mi
- La Riviera17 mi
- Rosemont18 mi
- Rancho Murieta18 mi
More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Granite Bay; signal estimates ignore terrain.