TV channels & antenna towers in Kerman, California

Kerman has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K02QP-D, 35 miles to the NNW.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
35 mito the closest tower
14,475population

Network channels in Kerman

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKNSOTelemundo51 42 mi55° NE GoodClovis, CA
UNIKFTV-DTUnivision21 42 mi55° NE GoodHanford, CA
MeTVKGMCMeTV43.6 42 mi55° NE FairMerced, CA
IONKVBC-LDION13 42 mi55° NE PoorReedley, CA
ABCKFSN-TVABC30 42 mi55° NE GoodFresno, CA
CWKFRE-TVCW59 42 mi55° NE GoodSanger, CA
NBCKSEENBC24 42 mi55° NE GoodFresno, CA
CBSKGPECBS47 42 mi55° NE GoodFresno, CA
FOXKMPH-CDFox26 56 mi2° N PoorMerced-Mariposa, CA
FOXKMPH-TVFox26 66 mi93° E FairVisalia, CA

Over-the-air TV in Kerman

With roughly 14,500 residents, Kerman is a city in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 4 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Kerman, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Fresno, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fresno's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 30 (KFSN-TV), CBS on channel 47 (KGPE), NBC on channel 24 (KSEE), Fox on channel 26 (KMPH-TV), CW on channel 59 (KFRE-TV), ION on channel 13 (KVBC-LD), Telemundo on channel 51 (KNSO), Univision on channel 21 (KFTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 43.6 (KGMC). 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 Kerman

Point your antenna NE, at about 55°. The main network towers for Kerman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KNSO, KFTV-DT, KGMC, KFSN-TV and KFRE-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles northeast of Kerman (55° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kerman at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kerman

The farthest main network tower for Kerman is KSEE (NBC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KMPH-TV (Fox), 66 miles east, 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 Kerman

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K02QP-DLow power35 mi 347° NNWPoorChowchilla, CA
KZMM-CDClass A42 mi 55° NEWeakFresno, CA
KAILFull power42 mi 55° NEFairFresno, CA
KTFF-LDLow power42 mi 55° NEPoorFresno, CA
KHSC-LDLow power42 mi 55° NEPoorFresno, CA
KSDI-LDLow power42 mi 55° NEPoorFresno, CA
KBID-LDLow power42 mi 55° NEPoorFresno, CA
KVHF-LDLow power42 mi 55° NEPoorFresno, CA
KJEO-LDLow power43 mi 88° EPoorFresno, CA
KJKZ-LDTranslator43 mi 88° EPoorFresno, CA
KVVG-LDLow power43 mi 88° EPoorPorterville, CA
KMCF-LDLow power43 mi 88° EPoorVisalia, CA
KMSG-LDLow power43 mi 88° EPoorFresno, CA
KVPTFull power43 mi 88° EGoodFresno, CA
K17JI-DClass A43 mi 88° EWeakFresno, CA
KFAZ-CAClass A43 mi 88° EWeakVisalia, CA
K19NB-DLow power47 mi 299° WNWPoorGustine, CA
KFVD-LDLow power54 mi 128° SEPoorPorterville, CA
K13ZL-DLow power56 mi 2° NPoorFresno, CA
K20OO-DLow power69 mi 320° NWPoorCeres, CA

How Kerman compares with the rest of California

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Kerman ranks 923rd of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Fresno, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Kerman: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 55° NE, the direction of KSEE (NBC), 42 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 10 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 Kerman, CA?

ABC is on channel 30 from KFSN-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles NE of Kerman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Kerman, CA?

CBS is on channel 47 from KGPE, broadcasting from 42 miles NE of Kerman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Kerman, CA?

NBC is on channel 24 from KSEE, broadcasting from 42 miles NE of Kerman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Kerman, CA?

Fox is on channel 26 from KMPH-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles E of Kerman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Kerman, CA?

CW is on channel 59 from KFRE-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles NE of Kerman. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kerman?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Kerman; around 10 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 Kerman?

Point your antenna NE, at about 55°. The main network towers for Kerman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kerman?

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 Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kerman?

KMPH-TV (Fox), 66 miles east, 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 Kerman?

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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