TV channels & antenna towers in Suisun, California

Suisun has 73 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTXL (Fox), 29 miles to the E.

73TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
28,111population

Network channels in Suisun

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKTXLFox40 29 mi85° E GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 29 mi85° E WeakSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 29 mi85° E FairSacramento, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 29 mi90° E FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 29 mi90° E GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 29 mi90° E GoodStockton, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 29 mi89° E GoodSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 30 mi86° E GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 30 mi86° E GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKPIX-TVCBS5 40 mi214° SW GoodSan Francisco, CA
ABCKGO-TVABC7 40 mi214° SW FairSan Francisco, CA
PBSKQEDPBS9 40 mi214° SW GoodSan Francisco, CA
FOXKTVUFox2 40 mi214° SW GoodOakland, CA
CWKRON-TVCW4 40 mi214° SW FairSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKPYXMeTV44.3 40 mi214° SW GoodSan Francisco, CA
UNIKDTV-CDUnivision14 44 mi313° NW PoorSanta Rosa, CA
IONKKPX-TVION65 44 mi210° SSW GoodSan Jose, CA
NBCKNTVNBC11 44 mi209° SSW FairSan Jose, CA
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 45 mi43° NE PoorSacramento, CA
UNIKDTV-DTUnivision14 52 mi170° S GoodSan Francisco, CA
MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV68.2 52 mi170° S WeakPalo Alto, CA
TLMKSTSTelemundo48 52 mi170° S GoodSan Jose, CA

Over-the-air TV in Suisun

With roughly 28,100 residents, Suisun is a town in California. Our map shows 73 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 33 full-power, 8 Class A and 32 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Suisun, 50 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 22 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 9 (KQED), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KDTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 44.3 (KPYX). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 14 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 Suisun

The main network towers around Suisun are in different directions: ABC 90° E (29 mi), CBS 90° E (29 mi), NBC 86° E (30 mi), Fox 85° E (29 mi) and PBS 214° SW (40 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, KPIX-TV, KGO-TV, KQED, KTVU and KRON-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles southwest of Suisun (214° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Suisun at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Suisun

The farthest main network tower for Suisun is KQED (PBS), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Suisun

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTFK-DTFull power29 mi 90° EGoodStockton, CA
KZHD-LDLow power31 mi 282° WNWWeakRohnert Park, CA
K06QM-DLow power31 mi 282° WNWPoorPetaluma, CA
KTVJ-LDLow power37 mi 234° SWPoorSan Rafael, CA
KURK-LDLow power37 mi 234° SWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KQTA-LDLow power37 mi 234° SWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KBTV-CDClass A38 mi 53° NEWeakSacramento, CA
KEZT-CDClass A38 mi 53° NEWeakSacramento, CA
KDAS-LDLow power39 mi 299° WNWPoorSanta Rosa, CA
KUKR-LDLow power39 mi 299° WNWPoorSanta Rosa, CA
KTNC-TVFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodConcord, CA
KMMC-LDLow power40 mi 214° SWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KEMO-TVFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodFremont, CA
KQEHFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodSan Jose, CA
KMTP-TVFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodSan Francisco, CA
KFSF-DTFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodVallejo, CA
KRCBFull power40 mi 214° SWFairCotati, CA
KPJKFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodSan Mateo, CA
KCNSFull power40 mi 214° SWGoodSan Francisco, CA
KDTS-LDLow power40 mi 214° SWPoorSan Francisco, CA
KSTV-LDLow power42 mi 47° NEPoorSacramento, CA
KRJR-LDLow power42 mi 47° NEPoorSacramento, CA
KAHC-LDLow power42 mi 47° NEPoorSacramento, CA
KFMS-LDLow power42 mi 47° NEPoorSacramento, CA
KFTY-LDLow power44 mi 313° NWPoorMiddletown, CA

How Suisun compares with the rest of California

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Suisun ranks 434th 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 Fairfield, 0.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Suisun: 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 214° SW, the direction of KQED (PBS), 40 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 30 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 Suisun, CA?

ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 29 miles E of Suisun. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Suisun, CA?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 29 miles E of Suisun. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Suisun, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles E of Suisun. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Suisun, CA?

Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 29 miles E of Suisun. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Suisun, CA?

PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 40 miles SW of Suisun. Estimated signal: good.

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

73 transmitters within 70 miles of Suisun; around 30 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 Suisun?

The main network towers around Suisun are in different directions: ABC 90° E (29 mi), CBS 90° E (29 mi), NBC 86° E (30 mi), Fox 85° E (29 mi) and PBS 214° SW (40 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Suisun?

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. The towers are spread over about 129° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Suisun?

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 Suisun?

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

More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Suisun; signal estimates ignore terrain.