ZIP 93306 35.4682° N  118.7798° W

TV Channels in Bakersfield, CA

ZIP Code: 93306 • Coordinates: 35.4682°N, 118.7798°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · KTFF-DT
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 360° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
KERO-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 23-2
Grit Ch. 23-3
ION Ch. 23-4
Busted Ch. 23-6
HSN Ch. 23-7
NBC
KGET-TV
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 17-4
CW+ Ch. 17-2
CBS
KBAK-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 29-3
True Crime Network Ch. 29-4
FOX
KBFX-CD
Ch. 58-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 58-3
ROAR Ch. 29-2
The Nest Ch. 58-4
PBS
K18HD-D
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-2
World Channel Ch. 18-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
KIFR
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Classic Arts Showcase Ch. 49-4
Daystar Ch. 49-3
Daystar Español Ch. 49-1
ESNE TV Ch. 49-2
The Walk TV Ch. 53-7
ION
KERO-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
Court TV Ch. 23-2
Grit Ch. 23-3
Busted Ch. 23-6
HSN Ch. 23-7
Telemundo
KKEY-LP
Ch. 13-2 · 480i
-69 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 13-2
Univision
KABE-CD
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTFF-DT
PORTERVILLE, CA
 61-6 480i
InfomercialsMovieSphere GoldNosey +2
-41 dBm Excellent 357° N
#2
KIFR
VISALIA, CA
 53-1 720p
MyNClassic Arts ShowcaseDaystar +3
-45 dBm Excellent 357° N
#3
KEDZ
 3 Other -45 dBm Excellent 357° N
#4
KNXT-LD
 22 Other -45 dBm Excellent 357° N
#5
KUVI-DT
BAKERSFIELD, CA
 45-5 480i (w)
ConfessInfomercialsMovieSphere Gold +3
-55 dBm Good 134° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 360° · N · Spread 134°

Towers spread 134° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California (93306) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTFF-DT at -41 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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