TV Channels in Hat Creek, CA
ZIP Code: 96040 • Coordinates: 40.7898°N, 121.4745°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · KRCR-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 236° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KRCR-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-80 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
-86 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
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
KIXE-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-87 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
-96 dBm
ION
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-86 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
-80 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
-95 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ROAR Ch. 27-3
Rewind TV Ch. 27-4
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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 | KRCR-TV REDDING, CA | 07-1 720p | ABCFOXComet TV | -77 dBm | Poor | 259° W |
| #2 | KRCR-TV REDDING, CA | 07-1 720p | ABCFOXComet TV | -77 dBm | Poor | 259° W |
| #3 | KNVN CHICO, CA | 24-1 1080i | NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1 | -80 dBm | Poor | 222° SW |
| #4 | KNVN CHICO, CA | 24-1 1080i | NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1 | -80 dBm | Poor | 222° SW |
| #5 | KCVU PARADISE, CA | 20-3 480i (w) | Charge!Comet TVDabl +2 | -81 dBm | Poor | 192° SSW |
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 43°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Hat Creek
Hat Creek, California (96040) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KRCR-TV at -77 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