TV Channels in Rancho Santa Mar, CA
ZIP Code: 92688 • Coordinates: 33.6187°N, 117.6108°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-65 dBm · KFMB-TV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KGTV
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-3
Laff Ch. 10-5
Bounce TV Ch. 10-2
Busted Ch. 10-6
HSN Ch. 10-7
ION Mystery Ch. 10-4
QVC Ch. 10-8
NBC
KNBC
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
Movies! Ch. 13-3
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
CBS
KFMB-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Quest Ch. 08-3
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
FOX
KTTV
Ch. 11-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 11-4
FOX Weather Ch. 11-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-4
ROAR Ch. 11-3
PBS
KVCR-DT
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-70 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
KFMB-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Quest Ch. 08-3
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
ION
KPXN-TV
Ch. 30-2 · 480i (w)
-76 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 30-2
Laff Ch. 30-4
Bounce TV Ch. 64-1
Busted Ch. 30-6
Game Show Central Ch. 30-5
HSN Ch. 30-8
ION Plus Ch. 30-3
Telemundo
KVEA
Ch. 52-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Nosey Ch. 52-4
TeleXitos Ch. 52-3
Univision
KMEX-DT
Ch. 34-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Chinese Ch. 34-5
Infomercials Ch. 34-6
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 34-3
True Crime Network Ch. 34-4
UniMás Ch. 34-2
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KFMB-TV SAN DIEGO, CA | 08-1 1080i | CBSMyNNosey +3 | -65 dBm | Fair | 159° SSE |
| #2 | KFMB-TV SAN DIEGO, CA | 08-1 1080i | CBSMyNNosey +3 | -65 dBm | Fair | 159° SSE |
| #3 | KFMB-TV SAN DIEGO, CA | 08-1 1080i | CBSMyNNosey +3 | -65 dBm | Fair | 159° SSE |
| #4 | KGTV SAN DIEGO, CA | 10-1 720p | ABCGritLaff +5 | -66 dBm | Fair | 159° SSE |
| #5 | KSGA-LD LOS ANGELES, CA | 26-1 480i | COMFY TVJewelry TVLATV +2 | -66 dBm | Fair | 353° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
5 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (162°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Rancho Santa Mar
Rancho Santa Mar, California (92688) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFMB-TV at -65 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