TV channels & antenna towers in North Lakeport, California

North Lakeport has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying Univision. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K15FJ-D, 8.1 miles to the ESE.

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15TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in North Lakeport

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIKDTV-CDUnivision	14	32 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Santa Rosa, CA

Over-the-air TV in North Lakeport

North Lakeport is a town of about 3,310 people in California. There are 15 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

5 of them are within 25 miles of North Lakeport, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out.

The best-placed network stations are Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGO-TV in San Francisco, CA, 95 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPIX-TV in San Francisco, CA, 95 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 2 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 North Lakeport

Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for North Lakeport 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 North Lakeport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for North Lakeport

The farthest main network tower for North Lakeport is K31GK-D, 10 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

K15FJ-D, 8.1 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 North Lakeport

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K15FJ-DLow power	8.1 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Lakeport, CA
K27EE-DTranslator	10 mi	281° W	Fair	Ukiah, CA
K31GK-DTranslator	10 mi	281° W	Fair	Ukiah, CA
K21CD-DTranslator	10 mi	281° W	Fair	Ukiah, CA
K17CG-DTranslator	10 mi	281° W	Fair	Ukiah, CA
KFTY-LDLow power	32 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Middletown, CA
KDAS-LDLow power	42 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Santa Rosa, CA
KUKR-LDLow power	42 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Santa Rosa, CA
KZHD-LDLow power	55 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Rohnert Park, CA
K06QM-DLow power	55 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Petaluma, CA
KEDBFull power	55 mi	319° NW	Poor	Fort Bragg, CA
KEDSFull power	59 mi	82° E	Weak	Colusa, CA
KKPM-CDClass A	59 mi	82° E	Poor	Yuba City, CA
KYUB-LDLow power	59 mi	82° E	Poor	Sacramento, CA

How North Lakeport compares with the rest of California

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, North Lakeport ranks 1,016th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Windsor, 38 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in North Lakeport: step by step

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.
Point it toward 281° W, the direction of K31GK-D, 10 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 5 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is Univision in North Lakeport, CA?

Univision is on channel 14 from KDTV-CD, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of North Lakeport. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Lakeport?

15 transmitters within 70 miles of North Lakeport; around 5 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 North Lakeport?

Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for North Lakeport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in North Lakeport?

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. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 8 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Lakeport?

Is there an app to find TV towers in North Lakeport?

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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