TV channels & antenna towers in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTVJ-LD, 4.5 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Good | San Jose, CA |
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 45 mi | 126° SE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 45 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 45 mi | 126° SE | Good | San Jose, CA |
| UNIKDTV-CDUnivision | 14 | 55 mi | 355° N | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 62 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 62 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 62 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 62 mi | 65° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 62 mi | 64° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 62 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 62 mi | 64° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 63 mi | 65° ENE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 63 mi | 65° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
With roughly 10,700 residents, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is a city in California. Our map shows 52 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 32 full-power, 3 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 31 at good or strong strength.
25 of them are within 25 miles of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 21 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 7 (KGO-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KPIX-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KNTV), Fox on channel 2 (KTVU), PBS on channel 9 (KQED), CW on channel 4 (KRON-TV), ION on channel 65 (KKPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 48 (KSTS), 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). 13 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KPIX-TV, KGO-TV, KQED, KTVU and KRON-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.6 miles southeast of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (152° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tamalpais-Homestead Valley at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
The farthest main network tower for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is KNTV (NBC), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KTNC-TV is only 9.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTVJ-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 322° NW | Good | San Rafael, CA |
| KURK-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 322° NW | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KQTA-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 322° NW | Weak | San Francisco, CA |
| KTNC-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Concord, CA |
| KMMC-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KEMO-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Fremont, CA |
| KQEHFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| KMTP-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KFSF-DTFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Vallejo, CA |
| KRCBFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Cotati, CA |
| KPJKFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Mateo, CA |
| KCNSFull power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KDTS-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 152° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KOFY-TVFull power | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KCNZ-CDClass A | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KQRM-LDLow power | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Petaluma, CA |
| KPJC-LDLow power | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KZHD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 354° N | Weak | Rohnert Park, CA |
| K06QM-DLow power | 32 mi | 354° N | Poor | Petaluma, CA |
| KDAS-LDLow power | 44 mi | 351° N | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KUKR-LDLow power | 44 mi | 351° N | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KTSFFull power | 45 mi | 126° SE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KAXT-CDClass A | 45 mi | 126° SE | Poor | San Franciso, San Jo, CA |
| KSCZ-LDLow power | 45 mi | 126° SE | Poor | San Jose-San Francis, CA |
| KICU-TVFull power | 45 mi | 126° SE | Good | San Jose, CA |
How Tamalpais-Homestead Valley compares with the rest of California
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley ranks 113th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 9.6 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 San Rafael, 6.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 157° SSE, the direction of KNTV (NBC), 14 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 37 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SSE of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SSE of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
NBC is on channel 11 from KNTV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSE of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SSE of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SSE of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
52 transmitters within 70 miles of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley; around 37 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
KTNC-TV is only 9.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Tamalpais-Homestead 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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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley; signal estimates ignore terrain.