TV Channels in El Portal, CA
ZIP Code: 95318 • Coordinates: 37.6660°N, 119.8075°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-75 dBm · KUVS-DT
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 170° S
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
KFSN-TV
Ch. 30-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 30-3
HSN Ch. 30-4
Localish Ch. 30-2
NBC
KSEE
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-81 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 24-3
Bounce TV Ch. 24-2
Rewind TV Ch. 24-4
CBS
KGPE
Ch. 47-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 47-3
CW Ch. 59-1
Court TV Ch. 47-4
ION Mystery Ch. 47-2
FOX
KMPH-CD
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 26-3
ROAR Ch. 26-2
ROAR Ch. 59-3
The Nest Ch. 26-5
PBS
KVPT
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-2
World Channel Ch. 18-4
CW
KGPE
Ch. 47-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 47-1
Antenna TV Ch. 47-3
Court TV Ch. 47-4
ION Mystery Ch. 47-2
MyN
Not Available
ION
KVBC-LD
Ch. 13-01 · 720p
-93 dBm
Telemundo
KNSO
Ch. 51-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 51-3
Charge! Ch. 59-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 51-4
Oxygen Ch. 51-5
TeleXitos Ch. 51-2
Univision
KUVS-DT
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
ION Mystery Ch. 19-4
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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 | KUVS-DT MODESTO, CA | 19-1 720p | UnivisionION Mystery | -75 dBm | Poor | 302° WNW |
| #2 | KAIL FRESNO, CA | 07-04 480i (w) | Biz TVGOD TVHeroes & Icons +8 | -78 dBm | Poor | 153° SSE |
| #3 | KNSO CLOVIS, CA | 51-1 1080i | TelemundoCOZI TVCharge! +3 | -79 dBm | Poor | 153° SSE |
| #4 | KFSN-TV FRESNO, CA | 30-1 720p | ABCCharge!HSN +1 | -79 dBm | Poor | 153° SSE |
| #5 | KFTV-DT HANFORD, CA | 21-3 480i (w) | LaffUnivisionConfess +3 | -80 dBm | Poor | 153° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 132° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in El Portal
El Portal, California (95318) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KUVS-DT at -75 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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