TV Channels in San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94123 • Coordinates: 37.8020°N, 122.4340°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-50 dBm · KOVR
Recommended antenna
Rotator 69° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 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
KXTV
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 10-4
Comet TV Ch. 10-5
Quest Ch. 10-3
Shop LC Ch. 10-9
The Nest Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-2
NBC
KCRA-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 58-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 58-2
Me-TV Ch. 03-2
QVC2 Ch. 03-4
Story Television Ch. 03-3
CBS
KOVR
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 13-5
Dabl Ch. 13-3
Outlaw Ch. 13-4
Start TV Ch. 13-2
FOX
KTXL
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 40-2
Grit Ch. 40-3
ROAR Ch. 40-4
PBS
KRCB
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-2
NHK World Ch. 22-3
CW
KTVU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-1
BUZZR Ch. 02-4
FOX Weather Ch. 02-2
Movies! Ch. 02-3
MyN
KICU-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-77 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
KSPX-TV
Ch. 29-2 · 480i (w)
-58 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 29-2
Bounce TV Ch. 29-4
Busted Ch. 29-6
HSN Ch. 29-8
HSN2 Ch. 29-9
ION Plus Ch. 29-5
Telemundo
KCSO-LD
Ch. 33-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 33-5
Oxygen Ch. 33-6
TeleXitos Ch. 33-3
Univision
KDTV-DT
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Asian Multilingual Ch. 26-1
GET Ch. 14-3
ION Mystery Ch. 14-4
Sino TV Ch. 26-3
Vietnamese Ch. 26-5
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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 | KOVR STOCKTON, CA | 13-1 1080i | CBSCatchy ComedyDabl +2 | -50 dBm | Good | 59° ENE |
| #2 | KMAX-TV SACRAMENTO, CA | 31-1 1080i | IndependentMe-TV ToonsMovies! +3 | -51 dBm | Good | 59° ENE |
| #3 | KRCB COTATI, CA | 22-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World | -52 dBm | Good | 198° SSW |
| #4 | KTXL SACRAMENTO, CA | 40-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVGrit +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 57° ENE |
| #5 | KTFK-DT STOCKTON, CA | 64-4 480i (w) | GritEstrella TVGET +4 | -52 dBm | Good | 59° ENE |
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 129° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in San Francisco
San Francisco, California (94123) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KOVR at -50 dBm, rated as "Good" 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