TV channels & antenna towers in Stanton, California

Stanton has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRVD-LD, 14 miles to the NE.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
38,872population

Network channels in Stanton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV54.1 29 mi352° N FairAvalon, CA
PBSKLCSPBS58 29 mi352° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
TBNKTBN-TVTrinity40 29 mi352° N GoodSanta Ana, CA
FOXKTTVFox11 29 mi352° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
TLMKVEATelemundo52 30 mi352° N GoodCorona, CA
NBCKNBCNBC4 30 mi352° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
CWKTLACW5 30 mi352° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
IONKPXN-TVION30 30 mi352° N GoodSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKMEX-DTUnivision34 30 mi352° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
ABCKABC-TVABC7 30 mi352° N FairLos Angeles, CA
CBSKCBS-TVCBS2 30 mi351° N GoodLos Angeles, CA
MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV56.3 30 mi351° N GoodAnaheim, CA
PBSKVCR-DTPBS24 42 mi74° ENE FairSan Bernardino, CA
UNIKHAX-LDUnivision49 62 mi131° SE PoorVista, CA

Over-the-air TV in Stanton

Stanton is a city of about 38,900 people in California. There are 60 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 18 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 43 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (good 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 Stanton

Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Stanton 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 29 miles north of Stanton (352° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stanton at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Stanton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Stanton

The farthest main network tower for Stanton is KCBS-TV (CBS), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Stanton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRVD-LDLow power14 mi 45° NEFairSanta Ana, CA
KSGA-LDLow power26 mi 25° NNEWeakLos Angeles, CA
KIIO-LDLow power28 mi 335° NNWWeakLos Angeles, CA
KSKJ-CDClass A29 mi 352° NFairVan Nuys, CA
KZNO-LDLow power29 mi 352° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KSFV-CDClass A29 mi 352° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KPOM-CDClass A29 mi 352° NFairOntario, CA
KWHY-TVFull power29 mi 352° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KBEHFull power29 mi 352° NFairGarden Grove, CA
KHTV-CDClass A29 mi 352° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KOCE-TVFull power29 mi 352° NGoodHuntington Beach, CA
KSCIFull power29 mi 352° NGoodLong Beach, CA
KCETFull power29 mi 352° NGoodLos Angeles, CA
KCOP-TVFull power29 mi 352° NGoodLos Angeles, CA
KJLAFull power30 mi 352° NGoodVentura, CA
KXLAFull power30 mi 352° NGoodRancho Palos Verdes, CA
KFLA-LDLow power30 mi 352° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KILMFull power30 mi 352° NGoodInglewood, CA
KFTR-DTFull power30 mi 352° NGoodOntario, CA
KRCAFull power30 mi 352° NFairRiverside, CA
KCAL-TVFull power30 mi 352° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KNET-CDClass A30 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA
KTAV-LDLow power30 mi 351° NPoorLos Angeles, CA
KHIZ-LDTranslator30 mi 351° NWeakLos Angeles, CA
KNLA-CDClass A30 mi 351° NFairLos Angeles, CA

How Stanton compares with the rest of California

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Stanton ranks 352nd of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Westminster, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Stanton: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 351° N, the direction of KCBS-TV (CBS), 30 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 32 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 Stanton, CA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Stanton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Stanton, CA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Stanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Stanton, CA?

NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Stanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Stanton, CA?

Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Stanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Stanton, CA?

PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Stanton. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Stanton?

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Stanton; around 32 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 Stanton?

Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Stanton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Stanton?

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 Stanton?

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 Stanton?

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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