TV channels & antenna towers in Ladera Heights, California

Ladera Heights has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEDD-LD, 8.7 miles to the N.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
8.7 mito the closest tower
6,498population

Network channels in Ladera Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 23 mi50° NE FairAvalon, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 24 mi48° NE StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 24 mi48° NE GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 24 mi48° NE FairLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 24 mi46° NE GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 24 mi46° NE GoodAnaheim, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 24 mi48° NE GoodCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 24 mi48° NE StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 24 mi48° NE StrongLos Angeles, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 24 mi48° NE GoodLos Angeles, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 24 mi48° NE GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 24 mi48° NE StrongSanta Ana, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 62 mi91° E FairSan Bernardino, CA

Over-the-air TV in Ladera Heights

Ladera Heights, California has a population of about 6,500. There are 48 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 36 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Seven of the 13 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 strongest network signals here 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 (good 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 Ladera Heights

Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Ladera Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

12 network stations, KAZA-TV, KPXN-TV, KMEX-DT, KABC-TV and KCBS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northeast of Ladera Heights (50° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ladera Heights at fair strength or better, 92% 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 Ladera Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ladera Heights

The farthest main network tower for Ladera Heights is KLCS (PBS), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Ladera Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KEDD-LDLow power8.7 mi 354° NGoodLos Angeles, CA
KIIO-LDLow power16 mi 41° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KZNO-LDLow power23 mi 50° NEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A23 mi 50° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A23 mi 50° NEFairOntario, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A23 mi 50° NEFairVan Nuys, CA
KWHY-TVFull power23 mi 50° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power23 mi 50° NEFairGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A23 mi 50° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KFLA-LDLow power24 mi 48° NEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power24 mi 48° NEStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power24 mi 48° NEGoodOntario, CA
KJLAFull power24 mi 48° NEStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power24 mi 48° NEStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KCAL-TVFull power24 mi 47° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KRCAFull power24 mi 48° NEFairRiverside, CA
KNET-CDClass A24 mi 46° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power24 mi 46° NEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator24 mi 46° NEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A24 mi 46° NEFairLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power24 mi 48° NEStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power24 mi 48° NEStrongLong Beach, CA
KCOP-TVFull power24 mi 48° NEGoodLos Angeles, CA
KCETFull power24 mi 48° NEGoodLos Angeles, CA
KSMV-LDLow power27 mi 331° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA

How Ladera Heights compares with the rest of California

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Ladera Heights ranks 276th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Culver City, 2.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ladera Heights: 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 48° NE, the direction of KLCS (PBS), 24 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 34 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 Ladera Heights, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Ladera Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Ladera Heights, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Ladera Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ladera Heights, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Ladera Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Ladera Heights, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Ladera Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Ladera Heights, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Ladera Heights. Estimated signal: good.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Ladera Heights; around 34 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 Ladera Heights?

Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Ladera Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ladera Heights?

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 Ladera 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 Ladera 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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