ZIP 95928 39.6815° N  121.8372° W

TV Channels in Chico, CA

ZIP Code: 95928 • Coordinates: 39.6815°N, 121.8372°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · K04QC-D
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 141° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 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
K33QW-D
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 24-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 24-6
Start TV Ch. 24-5
CBS
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 12-05
CW+ Ch. 12-02
Me-TV Ch. 12-07
Me-TV Toons Ch. 12-09
FOX
K33QW-D
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
K18ND-D
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-89 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 09-2
First Nations Experience Ch. 09-3
World Channel Ch. 09-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
K04QC-D
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
ION
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-01
CW+ Ch. 12-02
Me-TV Ch. 12-07
Me-TV Toons Ch. 12-09
Telemundo
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 24-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 24-6
Start TV Ch. 24-5
Univision
KUCO-LD
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ROAR Ch. 27-3
Rewind TV Ch. 27-4
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
K04QC-D
PALERMO, CA
 22-1 720p
MyN
-42 dBm Excellent 138° SE
#2
K34RB-D
 34 Other -54 dBm Good 156° SSE
#3
K26PQ-D
OROVILLE, CA
 20-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-58 dBm Good 138° SE
#4
K33QW-D
OROVILLE, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-59 dBm Good 138° SE
#5
K33QW-D
OROVILLE, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-59 dBm Good 138° SE
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 141° · SE · Spread 16°

Towers clustered within 16°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in Chico

Chico, California (95928) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K04QC-D at -42 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