TV channels & antenna towers in Rowland Heights, California

Rowland Heights has 64 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRVD-LD, 5.2 miles to the ESE.

64TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
5.2 mito the closest tower
48,993population

Network channels in Rowland Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 19 mi331° NNW FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 19 mi332° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 19 mi332° NNW StrongSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 19 mi332° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 20 mi332° NNW StrongCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 20 mi332° NNW StrongLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 20 mi332° NNW StrongLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 20 mi332° NNW StrongSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 20 mi332° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 20 mi332° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 20 mi332° NNW GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 20 mi332° NNW GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 36 mi91° E FairSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKHAX-LDUnivision49 67 mi142° SE PoorVista, CA

Over-the-air TV in Rowland Heights

Rowland Heights is a town of about 49,000 people in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 64 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 20 low-power and 13 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 38 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther 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 Rowland Heights

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Rowland Heights 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 19 miles northwest of Rowland Heights (331° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rowland Heights

The farthest main network tower for Rowland Heights is KCBS-TV (CBS), 20 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 Rowland Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRVD-LDLow power5.2 mi 114° ESEGoodSanta Ana, CA
KSGA-LDLow power13 mi 28° NNEFairLos Angeles, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairVan Nuys, CA
KZNO-LDLow power19 mi 331° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairOntario, CA
KWHY-TVFull power19 mi 331° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power19 mi 331° NNWGoodGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KMRZ-LDLow power19 mi 39° NEWeakPomona, CA
KCETFull power19 mi 332° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power19 mi 332° NNWStrongHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power19 mi 332° NNWStrongLong Beach, CA
KCOP-TVFull power19 mi 332° NNWGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power20 mi 332° NNWStrongVentura, CA
KXLAFull power20 mi 332° NNWStrongRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KFLA-LDLow power20 mi 332° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power20 mi 332° NNWStrongInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power20 mi 332° NNWGoodOntario, CA
KRCAFull power20 mi 332° NNWGoodRiverside, CA
KCAL-TVFull power20 mi 332° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A20 mi 332° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power20 mi 332° NNWWeakLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator20 mi 332° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A20 mi 332° NNWFairLos Angeles, CA

How Rowland Heights compares with the rest of California

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Rowland Heights ranks 52nd of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 West Covina, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rowland Heights: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 332° NNW, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 20 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 38 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 Rowland Heights, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNW of Rowland Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Rowland Heights, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNW of Rowland Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Rowland Heights, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 20 miles NNW of Rowland Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Rowland Heights, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Rowland Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Rowland Heights, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Rowland Heights. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Rowland Heights?

64 transmitters within 70 miles of Rowland Heights; around 38 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 Rowland Heights?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Rowland Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rowland Heights?

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 Rowland Heights?

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 Rowland Heights?

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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