ZIP 96020 40.3068° N  121.2619° W

TV Channels in Chester, CA

ZIP Code: 96020 • Coordinates: 40.3068°N, 121.2619°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-76 dBm · KCVU
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 241° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
Not Available
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
-81 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
Not Available
PBS
K18ND-D
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-93 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
KZVU-LD
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-94 dBm
ION
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-81 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
-91 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
KCVU
PARADISE, CA
 20-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-76 dBm Poor 225° SW
#2
KNVN
CHICO, CA
 24-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1
-79 dBm Poor 266° W
#3
KNVN
CHICO, CA
 24-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1
-79 dBm Poor 266° W
#4
KHSL-TV
CHICO, CA
 12-01 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +2
-81 dBm Poor 225° SW
#5
KHSL-TV
CHICO, CA
 12-01 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +2
-81 dBm Poor 225° SW
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 241° · WSW · Spread 25°

Towers clustered within 25°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Chester

Chester, California (96020) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCVU at -76 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