TV channels & antenna towers in Highlands-Baywood Park, California

Highlands-Baywood Park has 50 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 KNTV (NBC), 12 miles to the NNW.

50TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
4,027population

Network channels in Highlands-Baywood Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKNTVNBC11 12 mi336° NNW GoodSan Jose, CA
IONKKPX-TVION65 12 mi337° NNW StrongSan Jose, CA
CBSKPIX-TVCBS5 17 mi340° NNW StrongSan Francisco, CA
ABCKGO-TVABC7 17 mi340° NNW GoodSan Francisco, CA
PBSKQEDPBS9 17 mi340° NNW StrongSan Francisco, CA
FOXKTVUFox2 17 mi340° NNW StrongOakland, CA
CWKRON-TVCW4 17 mi340° NNW GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKPYXMeTV44.3 17 mi340° NNW StrongSan Francisco, CA
UNIKDTV-DTUnivision14 26 mi93° E GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV68.2 26 mi93° E FairPalo Alto, CA
TLMKSTSTelemundo48 26 mi93° E GoodSan Jose, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 68 mi43° NE FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 68 mi43° NE GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 68 mi43° NE GoodStockton, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 68 mi42° NE FairSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 69 mi41° NE GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 69 mi41° NE PoorSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 69 mi41° NE FairSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 69 mi42° NE FairStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 69 mi42° NE GoodSacramento, CA

Over-the-air TV in Highlands-Baywood Park

With roughly 4,030 residents, Highlands-Baywood Park is a town in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 50 licensed TV transmitters: 32 full-power, 2 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 27 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Seven of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KGO-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KPIX-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KNTV), 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 48 (KSTS), 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 Highlands-Baywood Park

Point your antenna NNW, at about 339°. The main network towers for Highlands-Baywood Park 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 17 miles north of Highlands-Baywood Park (340° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Highlands-Baywood Park 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 Highlands-Baywood Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Highlands-Baywood Park

The farthest main network tower for Highlands-Baywood Park is KQED (PBS), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KKPX-TV is only 12 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 Highlands-Baywood Park

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KOFY-TVFull power12 mi 336° NNWGoodSan Francisco, CA
KCNZ-CDClass A12 mi 336° NNWGoodSan Francisco, CA
KQRM-LDLow power12 mi 336° NNWGoodPetaluma, CA
KPJC-LDLow power12 mi 336° NNWWeakSan Francisco, CA
KTNC-TVFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongConcord, CA
KMMC-LDLow power17 mi 340° NNWFairSan Francisco, CA
KEMO-TVFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongFremont, CA
KQEHFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongSan Jose, CA
KMTP-TVFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongSan Francisco, CA
KFSF-DTFull power17 mi 340° NNWGoodVallejo, CA
KRCBFull power17 mi 340° NNWFairCotati, CA
KPJKFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongSan Mateo, CA
KCNSFull power17 mi 340° NNWStrongSan Francisco, CA
KDTS-LDLow power17 mi 340° NNWFairSan Francisco, CA
KTSFFull power26 mi 93° EGoodSan Francisco, CA
KAXT-CDClass A26 mi 93° EFairSan Franciso, San Jo, CA
KSCZ-LDLow power26 mi 93° EFairSan Jose-San Francis, CA
KICU-TVFull power26 mi 95° EGoodSan Jose, CA
KAAP-LDLow power26 mi 95° EWeakSanta Cruz, CA
KTVJ-LDLow power31 mi 335° NNWWeakSan Rafael, CA
KURK-LDLow power31 mi 335° NNWWeakSan Francisco, CA
KQTA-LDLow power31 mi 335° NNWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KBKF-LDLow power40 mi 136° SEPoorSan Jose, CA
K02QX-DLow power40 mi 135° SEPoorMorgan Hill, CA
KMCE-LDLow power45 mi 136° SEPoorMonterey, CA

How Highlands-Baywood Park compares with the rest of California

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Highlands-Baywood Park ranks 113th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 San Mateo, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Highlands-Baywood Park: 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 340° NNW, the direction of KQED (PBS), 17 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 Highlands-Baywood Park, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Highlands-Baywood Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA?

CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Highlands-Baywood Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA?

NBC is on channel 11 from KNTV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNW of Highlands-Baywood Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Highlands-Baywood Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA?

PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Highlands-Baywood Park. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Highlands-Baywood Park?

50 transmitters within 70 miles of Highlands-Baywood Park; 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 Highlands-Baywood Park?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 339°. The main network towers for Highlands-Baywood Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Highlands-Baywood Park?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Highlands-Baywood Park?

KKPX-TV is only 12 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Highlands-Baywood Park?

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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