TV channels & antenna towers in Pomona, California
Pomona has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSGA-LD, 6.7 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Pomona
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV | 54.1 | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Avalon, CA |
| PBSKLCSPBS | 58 | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TBNKTBN-TVTrinity | 40 | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Santa Ana, CA |
| FOXKTTVFox | 11 | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TLMKVEATelemundo | 52 | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Corona, CA |
| NBCKNBCNBC | 4 | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| CWKTLACW | 5 | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Los Angeles, CA |
| ABCKABC-TVABC | 7 | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| IONKPXN-TVION | 30 | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | San Bernardino, CA |
| UNIKMEX-DTUnivision | 34 | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| CBSKCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 22 mi | 304° NW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV | 56.3 | 22 mi | 304° NW | Good | Anaheim, CA |
| PBSKVCR-DTPBS | 24 | 27 mi | 103° ESE | Fair | San Bernardino, CA |
| UNIKHAX-LDUnivision | 49 | 67 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Vista, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Pomona
Pomona, California has a population of about 153,000. Our map shows 67 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 20 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.
37 of them are within 25 miles of Pomona, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 58 (KLCS), 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 (strong 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 Pomona
Point your antenna WNW, at about 303°. The main network towers for Pomona sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
12 network stations, KAZA-TV, KLCS, KTBN-TV, KTTV and KVEA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles northwest of Pomona (302° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pomona at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pomona, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pomona
The farthest main network tower for Pomona is KCBS-TV (CBS), 22 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Pomona
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 53; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSGA-LDLow power | 6.7 mi | 338° NNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KRVD-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Santa Ana, CA |
| KMRZ-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Pomona, CA |
| KSKJ-CDClass A | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Van Nuys, CA |
| KZNO-LDLow power | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSFV-CDClass A | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KPOM-CDClass A | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Ontario, CA |
| KWHY-TVFull power | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KBEHFull power | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Garden Grove, CA |
| KHTV-CDClass A | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KCETFull power | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KOCE-TVFull power | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Huntington Beach, CA |
| KSCIFull power | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Long Beach, CA |
| KCOP-TVFull power | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KJLAFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Ventura, CA |
| KXLAFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| KRCAFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Riverside, CA |
| KFLA-LDLow power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KILMFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Inglewood, CA |
| KFTR-DTFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Ontario, CA |
| KCAL-TVFull power | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNET-CDClass A | 22 mi | 304° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTAV-LDLow power | 22 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KHIZ-LDTranslator | 22 mi | 304° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNLA-CDClass A | 22 mi | 304° NW | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
How Pomona compares with the rest of California
With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Pomona ranks 19th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
22% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Anaheim, 18 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pomona: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 304° NW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 22 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 39 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 Pomona, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pomona, CA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NW of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pomona, CA?
NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Pomona. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pomona, CA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Pomona, CA?
PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pomona?
67 transmitters within 70 miles of Pomona; around 39 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Pomona?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 303°. The main network towers for Pomona sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pomona?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pomona?
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 Pomona?
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 Pomona; signal estimates ignore terrain.