TV channels & antenna towers in Pine Valley, California
Pine Valley has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSDX-LD, 25 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Pine Valley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSKPBSPBS | 15 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Good | San Diego, CA |
| NBCKNSDNBC | 39 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Good | San Diego, CA |
| TLMKUAN-LDTelemundo | 48 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Poway, Etc., CA |
| FOXKSWB-TVFox | 69 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Good | San Diego, CA |
| UNIKBNT-CDUnivision | 17 | 42 mi | 272° W | Weak | San Diego, CA |
| UNIKDTF-LDUnivision | 36.17 | 42 mi | 272° W | Poor | San Diego, CA |
| ABCKGTVABC | 10 | 42 mi | 272° W | Fair | San Diego, CA |
| CWKFMB-TVCW | 8.2 | 42 mi | 272° W | Fair | San Diego, CA |
| UNIKHAX-LDUnivision | 49 | 47 mi | 306° NW | Poor | Vista, CA |
| TLMKUNA-LDTelemundo | 15 | 70 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Indio, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Pine Valley
Pine Valley is a small community of about 1,510 people in California. There are 24 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 full-power, 2 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Pine Valley, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to San Diego, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Diego's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (KGTV), NBC on channel 39 (KNSD), Fox on channel 69 (KSWB-TV), PBS on channel 15 (KPBS), CW on channel 8.2 (KFMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 48 (KUAN-LD) and Univision on channel 17 (KBNT-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPSP-CD in Cathedral City, CA, 72 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (weak signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Pine Valley
Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Pine Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KPBS, KNSD and KSWB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles west of Pine Valley (250° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pine Valley at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pine Valley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pine Valley
The farthest main network tower for Pine Valley is KGTV (ABC), 42 miles away with a fair 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 Pine Valley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSDX-LDLow power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | San Diego, CA |
| KUSI-TVFull power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Good | San Diego, CA |
| KZSD-LDLow power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | San Diego, CA |
| KSDY-LDLow power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | San Diego, CA |
| KRPE-LDLow power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | San Diego, CA |
| KZTC-LDLow power | 29 mi | 297° WNW | Weak | San Diego, CA |
| KVSD-LDLow power | 29 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | San Diego, CA |
| KSKT-CDClass A | 29 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | San Marcos, CA |
| K21MO-DLow power | 64 mi | 349° NNW | Poor | Riverside, CA |
| K03JB-DTranslator | 64 mi | 326° NNW | Poor | Temecula, CA |
| K02RL-DLow power | 64 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Indio, CA |
| K29LS-DLow power | 68 mi | 98° E | Poor | Calexico, CA |
| KGBY-LDLow power | 70 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Palm Springs, CA |
| KVES-LDLow power | 70 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Palm Springs, CA |
How Pine Valley compares with the rest of California
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Pine Valley ranks 892nd of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Lakeside, 23 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pine Valley: 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 272° W, the direction of KGTV (ABC), 42 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 11 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 Pine Valley, CA?
ABC is on channel 10 from KGTV, broadcasting from 42 miles W of Pine Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Pine Valley, CA?
NBC is on channel 39 from KNSD, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Pine Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pine Valley, CA?
Fox is on channel 69 from KSWB-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Pine Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Pine Valley, CA?
PBS is on channel 15 from KPBS, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Pine Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Pine Valley, CA?
CW is on channel 8.2 from KFMB-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles W of Pine Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pine Valley?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Pine Valley; around 11 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 Pine Valley?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Pine Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pine Valley?
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 Pine Valley?
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 Pine Valley?
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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- Lakeside23 mi
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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 Pine Valley; signal estimates ignore terrain.