TV channels & antenna towers in Loma Rica, California

Loma Rica, California has a population of about 2,370. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 3 full-power, 5 Class A, 22 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Chico, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chico's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are CW on channel 12.2 (KHSL-TV), Telemundo on channel 33 (KMUM-CD) and Univision on channel 27 (KUCO-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KXTV in Sacramento, CA, 74 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOVR in Stockton, CA, 74 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Point your antenna NW, at about 320°. The main network towers for Loma Rica sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

The farthest main network tower for Loma Rica is K26PQ-D, 14 miles away with a fair 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.

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Loma Rica ranks 986th 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 Yuba City, 16 miles away.