TV Channels in Joshua Tree, CA
ZIP Code: 92252 • Coordinates: 34.1480°N, 116.2842°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · KVCR-DT
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 234° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KESQ-TV
Ch. 42-01 · 720p
-79 dBm
NBC
KMIR-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 36-2
CBS
KPSP-CD
Ch. 38-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 15-1
FOX
KDFX-CD
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 39-3
PBS
KVCR-DT
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-4
First Nations Experience Ch. 24-2
PBS Encore Ch. 24-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
KPSE-LD
Ch. 50-4 · 480i (w)
-99 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 50-4
Grit Ch. 50-2
Bounce TV Ch. 50-3
ION
KVER-CD
Ch. 41-4 · 480i (w)
-87 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Univision Ch. 41-1
Audio Ch. 41-6
ION Mystery Ch. 41-3
LATV Ch. 41-5
UniMás Ch. 41-2
Telemundo
KPSP-CD
Ch. 38-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 38-1
Univision
KVER-CD
Ch. 41-4 · 480i (w)
-87 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 41-4
Audio Ch. 41-6
ION Mystery Ch. 41-3
LATV Ch. 41-5
UniMás Ch. 41-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KVCR-DT SAN BERNARDINO, CA | 24-1 720p | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +1 | -66 dBm | Fair | 258° WSW |
| #2 | KMIR-TV PALM SPRINGS, CA | 36-1 1080i | NBCMe-TV | -68 dBm | Fair | 204° SSW |
| #3 | KAKZ-LD | 4 | Other | -76 dBm | Poor | 204° SSW |
| #4 | K03JB-D | 3 | Other | -78 dBm | Poor | 233° SW |
| #5 | KVMD TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA | 57-07 480i (w) | AVAAlmavisionAn Binh Hanh Phuc +12 | -78 dBm | Poor | 273° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 39°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, California (92252) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVCR-DT at -66 dBm, rated as "Fair" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely