ZIP 95135 37.2234° N  121.5257° W

TV Channels in San Jose, CA

ZIP Code: 95135 • Coordinates: 37.2234°N, 121.5257°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · KSBW
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 32 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 182° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 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
-39 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
-39 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
-73 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
-73 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
-43 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 25-4
World Channel Ch. 25-3
CW
KTVU
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-78 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
-54 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
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 46-1
FOX Ch. 46-2
Telemundo Ch. 23-1
Telemundo
KSTS
Ch. 11-3 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 11-3
COZI TV Ch. 11-4
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 48-5
Oxygen Ch. 48-6
TeleXitos Ch. 48-2
Univision
KDTV-DT
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-49 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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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
KSBW
SALINAS, CA
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCEstrella TV +2
-39 dBm Excellent 178° S
#2
KSBW
SALINAS, CA
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCEstrella TV +2
-39 dBm Excellent 178° S
#3
KCBA
SALINAS, CA
 35-2 480i (w)
Court TVCW+Confess +1
-40 dBm Excellent 178° S
#4
KQET
WATSONVILLE, CA
 25-1 1080i
PBSPBS Kids 24/7World Channel
-43 dBm Excellent 178° S
#5
KSTS
SAN JOSE, CA
 11-3 1080i
NBCTelemundoCOZI TV +3
-48 dBm Excellent 315° NW
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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 32 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 182° · S · Spread 133°

Towers spread 133° - rotator recommended

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

San Jose, California (95135) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KSBW at -39 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