TV channels & antenna towers in Orangevale, California
Orangevale has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSAO-LD, 7.2 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Orangevale
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo | 33 | 14 mi | 279° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 32 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 32 mi | 208° SSW | Weak | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 32 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 32 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 32 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 33 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| UNIKUVS-DTUnivision | 19 | 47 mi | 145° SE | Good | Modesto, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Orangevale
With roughly 34,000 residents, Orangevale is a town in California. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
12 of them are within 25 miles of Orangevale, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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) and Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Orangevale
Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Orangevale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, KTXL, KVIE, KQCA, KCRA-TV and KSPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southwest of Orangevale (208° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Orangevale at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Orangevale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Orangevale
The farthest main network tower for Orangevale is KOVR (CBS), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Orangevale
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSAO-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 107° ESE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| K04QR-DLow power | 7.2 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | Esparto, CA |
| K20JX-DClass A | 12 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEFM-LDLow power | 14 mi | 279° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KMSX-LDLow power | 14 mi | 279° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KSTV-LDLow power | 14 mi | 261° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KRJR-LDLow power | 14 mi | 261° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KAHC-LDLow power | 14 mi | 261° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KFMS-LDLow power | 14 mi | 261° W | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KBTV-CDClass A | 16 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KEZT-CDClass A | 16 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| KTFK-DTFull power | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Stockton, CA |
| KEDSFull power | 48 mi | 319° NW | Weak | Colusa, CA |
| KKPM-CDClass A | 48 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Yuba City, CA |
| KYUB-LDLow power | 48 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| K11XS-DLow power | 54 mi | 173° S | Poor | Modesto, CA |
| K33QW-DTranslator | 57 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Oroville, CA |
| K04QC-DLow power | 57 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Palermo, CA |
| K26PQ-DLow power | 57 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Oroville, CA |
| KACA-LPLow power | 66 mi | 179° S | Poor | Modesto, CA |
| K31ND-DTranslator | 68 mi | 349° N | Poor | Oroville, CA |
How Orangevale compares with the rest of California
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Orangevale ranks 572nd of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Folsom, 2.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Orangevale: 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 206° SSW, the direction of KOVR (CBS), 34 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 22 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 ABC in Orangevale, CA?
ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 34 miles SSW of Orangevale. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Orangevale, CA?
CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 34 miles SSW of Orangevale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Orangevale, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Orangevale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Orangevale, CA?
Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Orangevale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Orangevale, CA?
PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Orangevale. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Orangevale?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Orangevale; around 22 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 Orangevale?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Orangevale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Orangevale?
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 Orangevale?
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 Orangevale?
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.
TV channels in nearby California cities
- Folsom2.7 mi
- Fair Oaks3.4 mi
- Citrus Heights3.6 mi
- Gold River3.8 mi
- Antelope6.0 mi
- Roseville6.1 mi
- Granite Bay6.7 mi
- Foothill Farms6.8 mi
- Carmichael7.0 mi
- Rancho Cordova7.4 mi
- El Dorado Hills7.8 mi
- Rocklin7.8 mi
- North Highlands7.9 mi
- Arden-Arcade9.8 mi
- Loomis10 mi
- La Riviera10 mi
- Rosemont12 mi
- Rio Linda12 mi
- Cameron Park13 mi
- Elverta13 mi
- Rancho Murieta14 mi
- Lincoln15 mi
- Sacramento16 mi
- Fruitridge Pocket16 mi
More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Orangevale; signal estimates ignore terrain.