TV channels & antenna towers in Woodacre, California
Woodacre has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTVJ-LD, 6.6 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Woodacre
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKPIX-TVCBS | 5 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| ABCKGO-TVABC | 7 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| PBSKQEDPBS | 9 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| FOXKTVUFox | 2 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | Oakland, CA |
| CWKRON-TVCW | 4 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKPYXMeTV | 44.3 | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| IONKKPX-TVION | 65 | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Good | San Jose, CA |
| NBCKNTVNBC | 11 | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Good | San Jose, CA |
| UNIKDTV-CDUnivision | 14 | 45 mi | 1° N | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| UNIKDTV-DTUnivision | 14 | 55 mi | 130° SE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| MeTVKTLN-TVMeTV | 68.2 | 55 mi | 130° SE | Weak | Palo Alto, CA |
| TLMKSTSTelemundo | 48 | 55 mi | 130° SE | Good | San Jose, CA |
| ABCKXTVABC | 10 | 64 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo | 31.7 | 64 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| CBSKOVRCBS | 13 | 64 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| IONKSPX-TVION | 29 | 64 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| FOXKTXLFox | 40 | 64 mi | 74° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
| TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo | 33 | 64 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Sacramento, CA |
| PBSKVIEPBS | 6 | 64 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | Sacramento, CA |
| CWKQCACW | 58 | 65 mi | 74° ENE | Good | Stockton, CA |
| NBCKCRA-TVNBC | 3 | 65 mi | 74° ENE | Good | Sacramento, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Woodacre
With roughly 1,350 residents, Woodacre is a small community in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 49 licensed TV transmitters: 31 full-power, 3 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.
21 of them are within 25 miles of Woodacre, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KGO-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KPIX-TV), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), 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 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). 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 Woodacre
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Woodacre 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 21 miles southeast of Woodacre (149° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodacre at fair strength or better, 56% 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 Woodacre, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodacre
The farthest main network tower for Woodacre is KQED (PBS), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KCRA-TV (NBC), 65 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Woodacre
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTVJ-LDLow power | 6.6 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | San Rafael, CA |
| KURK-LDLow power | 6.6 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KQTA-LDLow power | 6.6 mi | 151° SSE | Weak | San Francisco, CA |
| KTNC-TVFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | Concord, CA |
| KMMC-LDLow power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KEMO-TVFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | Fremont, CA |
| KQEHFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Jose, CA |
| KMTP-TVFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KFSF-DTFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Vallejo, CA |
| KRCBFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Cotati, CA |
| KPJKFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Good | San Mateo, CA |
| KCNSFull power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | San Francisco, CA |
| KDTS-LDLow power | 21 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KZHD-LDLow power | 22 mi | 7° N | Weak | Rohnert Park, CA |
| K06QM-DLow power | 22 mi | 7° N | Poor | Petaluma, CA |
| KOFY-TVFull power | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KCNZ-CDClass A | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | San Francisco, CA |
| KQRM-LDLow power | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Petaluma, CA |
| KPJC-LDLow power | 25 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | San Francisco, CA |
| KDAS-LDLow power | 34 mi | 358° N | Poor | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KUKR-LDLow power | 34 mi | 358° N | Weak | Santa Rosa, CA |
| KFTY-LDLow power | 45 mi | 1° N | Poor | Middletown, CA |
| KTSFFull power | 55 mi | 130° SE | Good | San Francisco, CA |
| KAXT-CDClass A | 55 mi | 130° SE | Poor | San Franciso, San Jo, CA |
| KSCZ-LDLow power | 55 mi | 130° SE | Poor | San Jose-San Francis, CA |
How Woodacre compares with the rest of California
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Woodacre ranks 208th 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 San Rafael, 6.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Woodacre: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 149° SSE, the direction of KQED (PBS), 21 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 36 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 Woodacre, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KGO-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Woodacre. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Woodacre, CA?
CBS is on channel 5 from KPIX-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Woodacre. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Woodacre, CA?
NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles ENE of Woodacre. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Woodacre, CA?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVU, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Woodacre. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Woodacre, CA?
PBS is on channel 9 from KQED, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Woodacre. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodacre?
49 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodacre; around 36 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 Woodacre?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Woodacre sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Woodacre?
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. Picking up NBC from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Woodacre?
KCRA-TV (NBC), 65 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Woodacre?
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 Woodacre; signal estimates ignore terrain.