TV channels & antenna towers in Morada, California

Morada has 63 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 K11XS-D, 12 miles to the SE.

63TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
3,828population

Network channels in Morada

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKXTVABC10 20 mi315° NW FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 20 mi315° NW StrongSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 20 mi315° NW StrongStockton, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 20 mi316° NW StrongSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 21 mi320° NW GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 21 mi320° NW StrongSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 21 mi319° NW StrongSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 21 mi319° NW FairSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 21 mi319° NW FairSacramento, CA
UNIKUVS-DTUnivision19 29 mi79° E GoodModesto, CA
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 48 mi345° NNW PoorSacramento, CA
UNIKDTV-DTUnivision14 51 mi223° SW GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV68.2 51 mi223° SW FairPalo Alto, CA
TLMKSTSTelemundo48 51 mi223° SW GoodSan Jose, CA
CBSKPIX-TVCBS5 69 mi254° WSW FairSan Francisco, CA
ABCKGO-TVABC7 69 mi254° WSW WeakSan Francisco, CA
PBSKQEDPBS9 69 mi254° WSW FairSan Francisco, CA
FOXKTVUFox2 69 mi254° WSW FairOakland, CA
CWKRON-TVCW4 69 mi254° WSW WeakSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKPYXMeTV44.3 69 mi254° WSW FairSan Francisco, CA
IONKKPX-TVION65 69 mi250° WSW FairSan Jose, CA
NBCKNTVNBC11 69 mi250° WSW WeakSan Jose, CA

Over-the-air TV in Morada

With roughly 3,830 residents, Morada is a town in California. Our map shows 63 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 33 full-power, 6 Class A and 24 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 17 between 25 and 45 miles, and 34 farther out. Eight of the 22 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (KXTV), CBS on channel 13 (KOVR), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 40 (KTXL), PBS on channel 6 (KVIE), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV), Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Morada

Point your antenna NW, at about 317°. The main network towers for Morada sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KXTV, KMAX-TV, KOVR, KSPX-TV and KQCA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles northwest of Morada (315° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Morada at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Morada

The farthest main network tower for Morada is KVIE (PBS), 21 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.

Other stations near Morada

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K11XS-DLow power12 mi 143° SEFairModesto, CA
KTFK-DTFull power20 mi 315° NWStrongStockton, CA
KACA-LPLow power22 mi 173° SFairModesto, CA
K36QQ-DLow power29 mi 156° SSEFairModesto, CA
KBIS-LDLow power29 mi 156° SSEFairModesto, CA
KFKK-LDLow power29 mi 156° SSEFairStockton, CA
K27PE-DLow power29 mi 156° SSEFairGustine, CA
K04SF-DLow power29 mi 156° SSEWeakModesto, CA
KBSVFull power37 mi 191° SPoorCeres, CA
K06QL-DLow power38 mi 145° SEPoorModesto, CA
KBTV-CDClass A39 mi 341° NNWWeakSacramento, CA
KEZT-CDClass A39 mi 341° NNWWeakSacramento, CA
KSAO-LDLow power43 mi 11° NPoorSacramento, CA
K04QR-DLow power43 mi 11° NPoorEsparto, CA
K20OO-DLow power43 mi 152° SSEPoorCeres, CA
KSTV-LDLow power44 mi 343° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KRJR-LDLow power44 mi 343° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KAHC-LDLow power44 mi 343° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KFMS-LDLow power44 mi 343° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KEFM-LDLow power48 mi 345° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KMSX-LDLow power48 mi 345° NNWPoorSacramento, CA
KTSFFull power51 mi 223° SWGoodSan Francisco, CA
KAXT-CDClass A51 mi 223° SWPoorSan Franciso, San Jo, CA
KSCZ-LDLow power51 mi 223° SWPoorSan Jose-San Francis, CA
KICU-TVFull power51 mi 222° SWGoodSan Jose, CA

How Morada compares with the rest of California

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Morada ranks 276th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Stockton, 6.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Morada: 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 319° NW, the direction of KVIE (PBS), 21 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 Morada, CA?

ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Morada. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Morada, CA?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Morada. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Morada, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Morada. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Morada, CA?

Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Morada. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Morada, CA?

PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Morada. Estimated signal: fair.

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

63 transmitters within 70 miles of Morada; 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 Morada?

Point your antenna NW, at about 317°. The main network towers for Morada sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Morada?

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 Morada?

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 Morada?

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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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Morada; signal estimates ignore terrain.