ZIP 96130 40.5491° N  120.6340° W

TV Channels in Susanville, CA

ZIP Code: 96130 • Coordinates: 40.5491°N, 120.6340°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-82 dBm · KCVU
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 248° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
NBC
Not Available
CBS
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-87 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
-93 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS
K18ND-D
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-99 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
Not Available
ION
KHSL-TV
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-87 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
Not Available
Univision
KUCO-LD
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-97 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KCVU
PARADISE, CA
 20-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-82 dBm Poor 235° SW
#2
KHSL-TV
CHICO, CA
 12-01 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +2
-87 dBm No Signal 235° SW
#3
KHSL-TV
CHICO, CA
 12-01 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +2
-87 dBm No Signal 235° SW
#4
K05DQ-D
BURNEY, ETC., CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-93 dBm No Signal 306° NW
#5
K05DQ-D
BURNEY, ETC., CA
 07-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV
-93 dBm No Signal 306° NW
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 248° · WSW · Spread 58°

Towers within 58° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Susanville

Susanville, California (96130) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCVU at -82 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