TV Channels in Bakersfield, CA
ZIP Code: 93308 • Coordinates: 35.5475°N, 118.9469°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · KTFF-DT
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 8° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
KERO-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-79 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
-73 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 17-4
CW+ Ch. 17-2
CBS
KBAK-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 29-3
True Crime Network Ch. 29-4
FOX
KBFX-CD
Ch. 58-1 · 720p
-87 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
-83 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
-79 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
-82 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 13-2
Univision
KABE-CD
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-84 dBm
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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 | KTFF-DT PORTERVILLE, CA | 61-6 480i | InfomercialsMovieSphere GoldNosey +2 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #2 | KEDZ | 3 | Other | -44 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #3 | KIFR VISALIA, CA | 53-1 720p | MyNClassic Arts ShowcaseDaystar +3 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #4 | KNXT-LD | 22 | Other | -45 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #5 | KUVI-DT BAKERSFIELD, CA | 45-5 480i (w) | ConfessInfomercialsMovieSphere Gold +3 | -68 dBm | Fair | 123° ESE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California (93308) 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