ZIP 96056 41.0672° N  121.3177° W

TV Channels in Mcarthur, CA

ZIP Code: 96056 • Coordinates: 41.0672°N, 121.3177°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · KVFR-LD
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 238° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
K05DQ-D
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-88 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
KNVN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 24-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 24-6
Start TV Ch. 24-5
CBS
K31PS-D
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-98 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
K05DQ-D
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-88 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
K28DB-D
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-97 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
-87 dBm
ION
K31PS-D
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-98 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
-83 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
-89 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
KVFR-LD
REDDING, CA
 08-1 480i
IBN Television
-74 dBm Fair 246° WSW
#2
KRHT-LD
REDDING, CA
 41-1 480i
Azteca AmericaShop LCSonLife
-80 dBm Poor 246° WSW
#3
KNVN
CHICO, CA
 24-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1
-83 dBm Poor 216° SW
#4
KNVN
CHICO, CA
 24-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoHeroes & Icons +1
-83 dBm Poor 216° SW
#5
KRDT-CD
REDDING, CA
 28-14 480p
ACE TVAUN-TVBUZZR +10
-83 dBm Poor 246° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 238° · WSW · Spread 22°

Towers clustered within 22°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Mcarthur

Mcarthur, California (96056) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVFR-LD at -74 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