ZIP 93906 36.7227° N  121.6337° W

TV Channels in Salinas, CA

ZIP Code: 93906 • Coordinates: 36.7227°N, 121.6337°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-67 dBm · KSBW
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 79° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KSBW
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
Estrella TV Ch. 08-3
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Story Television Ch. 08-4
NBC
KSBW
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
Estrella TV Ch. 08-3
Nosey Ch. 08-5
Story Television Ch. 08-4
CBS
KION-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-2
ION Ch. 46-3
Telemundo Ch. 23-1
FOX
KION-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 46-1
ION Ch. 46-3
Telemundo Ch. 23-1
PBS
KQET
Ch. 25-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 25-4
World Channel Ch. 25-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
KICU-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 36-4
KBS America Ch. 36-2
Nosey Ch. 36-3
QVC Ch. 36-5
ION
KION-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 46-1
FOX Ch. 46-2
Telemundo Ch. 23-1
Telemundo
KION-TV
Ch. 46-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 46-1
FOX Ch. 46-2
ION Ch. 46-3
Univision
KDJT-CD
Ch. 67-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
LATV Ch. 67-3
UniMás Ch. 33-1
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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KSBW
SALINAS, CA
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCEstrella TV +2
-67 dBm Fair 72° ENE
#2
KSBW
SALINAS, CA
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCEstrella TV +2
-67 dBm Fair 72° ENE
#3
KCBA
SALINAS, CA
 35-2 480i (w)
Court TVCW+Confess +1
-68 dBm Fair 72° ENE
#4
KQET
WATSONVILLE, CA
 25-1 1080i
PBSPBS Kids 24/7World Channel
-70 dBm Fair 72° ENE
#5
KION-TV
MONTEREY, CA
 46-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +1
-74 dBm Fair 177° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 79° · E · Spread 98°

Towers spread 98° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Salinas

Salinas, California (93906) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KSBW at -67 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