TV channels & antenna towers in La Habra Heights, California

La Habra Heights has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRVD-LD, 7.5 miles to the E.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
7.5 mito the closest tower
5,454population

Network channels in La Habra Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 19 mi340° NNW FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 19 mi341° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 19 mi341° NNW StrongSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 19 mi340° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 19 mi340° NNW StrongCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 19 mi340° NNW StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 20 mi340° NNW StrongLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 20 mi340° NNW StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 20 mi340° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 20 mi340° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 20 mi340° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 20 mi340° NNW GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 38 mi89° E FairSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKHAX-LDUnivision49 68 mi139° SE PoorVista, CA

Over-the-air TV in La Habra Heights

With roughly 5,450 residents, La Habra Heights is a town in California. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 18 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of La Habra Heights, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Los Angeles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Los Angeles's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (KABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (KCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KNBC), Fox on channel 11 (KTTV), PBS on channel 58 (KLCS), CW on channel 5 (KTLA), ION on channel 30 (KPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 52 (KVEA), Univision on channel 34 (KMEX-DT), MeTV on channel 56.3 (KDOC-TV) and Trinity on channel 40 (KTBN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 12 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 La Habra Heights

Point your antenna NNW, at about 340°. The main network towers for La Habra Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

12 network stations, KAZA-TV, KLCS, KTBN-TV, KTTV and KVEA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles north of La Habra Heights (340° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach La Habra Heights at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for La Habra Heights

The farthest main network tower for La Habra Heights is KCBS-TV (CBS), 20 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 La Habra Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRVD-LDLow power7.5 mi 99° EFairSanta Ana, CA
KSGA-LDLow power15 mi 35° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A19 mi 340° NNWFairVan Nuys, CA
KZNO-LDLow power19 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A19 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A19 mi 340° NNWFairOntario, CA
KWHY-TVFull power19 mi 340° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power19 mi 340° NNWGoodGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A19 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KCETFull power19 mi 341° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power19 mi 340° NNWStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power19 mi 340° NNWStrongLong Beach, CA
KCOP-TVFull power19 mi 340° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power20 mi 340° NNWStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power20 mi 340° NNWStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KFLA-LDLow power20 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power20 mi 340° NNWStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power20 mi 340° NNWGoodOntario, CA
KRCAFull power20 mi 340° NNWGoodRiverside, CA
KCAL-TVFull power20 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KIIO-LDLow power20 mi 315° NWFairLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A20 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power20 mi 340° NNWWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator20 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A20 mi 340° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA

How La Habra Heights compares with the rest of California

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, La Habra Heights ranks 52nd of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 La Habra, 2.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in La Habra 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 340° NNW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 20 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 38 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 La Habra Heights, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNW of La Habra Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in La Habra Heights, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNW of La Habra Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in La Habra Heights, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of La Habra Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in La Habra Heights, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of La Habra Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in La Habra Heights, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of La Habra Heights. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Habra Heights?

60 transmitters within 70 miles of La Habra Heights; around 38 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 La Habra Heights?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 340°. The main network towers for La Habra Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in La Habra 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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in La Habra Heights?

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 La Habra 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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