ZIP 96022 40.3363° N  122.4480° W

TV Channels in Cottonwood, CA

ZIP Code: 96022 • Coordinates: 40.3363°N, 122.4480°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-56 dBm · K27PH-D
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 7° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
KRCR-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-72 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
-84 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
KRCR-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
KIXE-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-77 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
KRVU-LD
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-86 dBm
ION
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-84 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
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 24-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 24-6
Start TV Ch. 24-5
Univision
K19NH-D
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
K27PH-D
 27 Other -56 dBm Good 10° N
#2
K27PH-D
 27 Other -57 dBm Good 10° N
#3
KRCR-TV
REDDING, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-67 dBm Fair 330° NNW
#4
KRCR-TV
REDDING, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-67 dBm Fair 330° NNW
#5
KXCH-LD
CHICO, CA
 19-4 480i
Action ChannelGreater Love TVHeartland +4
-67 dBm Fair 138° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 7° · N · Spread 131°

Towers spread 131° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Cottonwood

Cottonwood, California (96022) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K27PH-D at -56 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