TV channels & antenna towers in Meadowbrook, California

Meadowbrook has 95 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K03JB-D, 12 miles to the SE.

95TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
3,185population

Network channels in Meadowbrook

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 17 mi360° N GoodSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKHAX-LDUnivision49 36 mi171° S PoorVista, CA
CBSKPSP-CDCBS38 50 mi79° ENE PoorCathedral City, CA
CWKESQ-TVCW2.3 50 mi79° ENE WeakPalm Springs, CA
FOXKDFX-CDFox33 50 mi79° ENE PoorIndio/Palm Springs, CA
CWKCWQ-LDCW2 50 mi79° ENE PoorPalm Springs, CA
NBCKMIR-TVNBC36 50 mi78° ENE GoodPalm Springs, CA
UNIKVER-CDUnivision41 50 mi79° ENE PoorIndio, CA
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 56 mi307° NW WeakAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 56 mi308° NW FairLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 56 mi308° NW GoodSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 56 mi308° NW FairLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 56 mi308° NW GoodCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 56 mi308° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 57 mi308° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 57 mi308° NW FairLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 57 mi308° NW GoodSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 57 mi308° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 57 mi308° NW GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 57 mi308° NW FairAnaheim, CA
TLMKUNA-LDTelemundo15 61 mi85° E PoorIndio, CA
UNIKBNT-CDUnivision17 61 mi178° S PoorSan Diego, CA
UNIKDTF-LDUnivision36.17 61 mi178° S PoorSan Diego, CA
ABCKGTVABC10 61 mi178° S PoorSan Diego, CA
CWKFMB-TVCW8.2 61 mi178° S PoorSan Diego, CA

Over-the-air TV in Meadowbrook

With roughly 3,190 residents, Meadowbrook is a town in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 95 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 14 Class A, 34 low-power and 18 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Meadowbrook, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 82 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 25 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 24 (KVCR-DT), 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 Meadowbrook

The main network towers around Meadowbrook are in different directions: ABC 308° NW (57 mi), CBS 308° NW (57 mi), NBC 308° NW (56 mi), Fox 308° NW (56 mi) and PBS 360° N (17 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

12 network stations, KAZA-TV, KLCS, KTBN-TV, KTTV and KVEA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 56 miles northwest of Meadowbrook (307° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Meadowbrook at fair strength or better, 85% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Meadowbrook

The farthest main network tower for Meadowbrook is KCBS-TV (CBS), 57 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Meadowbrook

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 70; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K03JB-DTranslator12 mi 139° SEFairTemecula, CA
KVHD-LDLow power16 mi 1° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KRMV-LDLow power16 mi 1° NFairRiverside, CA
KZSW-LDLow power16 mi 1° NFairRiverside, CA
KILA-LDLow power17 mi 359° NFairCherry Valley, CA
K21MO-DLow power31 mi 90° EPoorRiverside, CA
KRVD-LDLow power34 mi 296° WNWPoorSanta Ana, CA
KPCD-LDLow power35 mi 22° NNEPoorSan Fernando, CA
KSCD-LDLow power35 mi 22° NNEPoorHemet, CA
KMRZ-LDLow power40 mi 323° NWPoorPomona, CA
KSGA-LDLow power41 mi 315° NWPoorLos Angeles, CA
K30GU-DTranslator48 mi 61° ENEPoorMorongo Valley, CA
K32EM-DTranslator48 mi 61° ENEPoorMorongo Valley, CA
K34EU-DTranslator48 mi 61° ENEPoorMorongo Valley, CA
KRET-CDClass A50 mi 79° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
KYAV-LDLow power50 mi 79° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
K21DO-DClass A50 mi 78° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
K09XW-DTranslator50 mi 78° ENEPoorPalm Desert, Etc., CA
K35LA-DTranslator50 mi 78° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
KAKZ-LDLow power50 mi 79° ENEPoorCathedral City, CA
KPSE-LDLow power50 mi 78° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
KJHP-LDLow power50 mi 79° ENEPoorMorongo Valley, CA
KEVC-CDClass A50 mi 79° ENEPoorIndio, CA
KVPS-LDLow power50 mi 79° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA
KODG-LDLow power50 mi 78° ENEPoorPalm Springs, CA

How Meadowbrook compares with the rest of California

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Meadowbrook ranks 434th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

30% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Lake Elsinore, 4.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Meadowbrook: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 308° NW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 57 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 30 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 Meadowbrook, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NW of Meadowbrook. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Meadowbrook, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NW of Meadowbrook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Meadowbrook, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 56 miles NW of Meadowbrook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Meadowbrook, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 56 miles NW of Meadowbrook. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Meadowbrook, CA?

PBS is on channel 24 from KVCR-DT, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Meadowbrook. Estimated signal: good.

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

95 transmitters within 70 miles of Meadowbrook; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Meadowbrook?

The main network towers around Meadowbrook are in different directions: ABC 308° NW (57 mi), CBS 308° NW (57 mi), NBC 308° NW (56 mi), Fox 308° NW (56 mi) and PBS 360° N (17 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Meadowbrook?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Meadowbrook?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Meadowbrook?

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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