ZIP 96048 40.8304° N  123.0235° W

TV Channels in Helena, CA

ZIP Code: 96048 • Coordinates: 40.8304°N, 123.0235°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-69 dBm · KRCR-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 161° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
KIEM-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 03-2
CBS
KVIQ-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
FOX
KRCR-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
KIXE-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-79 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
-88 dBm
ION
KIEM-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
Telemundo
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-82 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
-93 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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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
KRCR-TV
REDDING, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-69 dBm Fair 129° SE
#2
KRCR-TV
REDDING, CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-69 dBm Fair 129° SE
#3
KIEM-TV
EUREKA, CA
 03-1 1080i
NBCION
-73 dBm Fair 262° W
#4
KIEM-TV
EUREKA, CA
 03-1 1080i
NBCION
-73 dBm Fair 262° W
#5
KIXE-TV
REDDING, CA
 09-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +1
-79 dBm Poor 129° 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 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 161° · SSE · Spread 101°

Towers spread 101° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Helena

Helena, California (96048) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KRCR-TV at -69 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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