Antenna TV channels in Eureka
16 stations broadcast free TV around Eureka, carrying 7 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . 3 of the 4 full-power stations transmit from one site, so in most of the area one aimed antenna picks up most of them.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Eureka
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Eureka market; about 78% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 22% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 7 free channels from 8 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 59% | 57% |
| NBC | 78% | 0% |
| FOX | 59% | 57% |
| PBS | 73% | 11% |
Share of the market's 165k people, across its 40 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka ZIP 95501 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (114°) | 7 |
| Arcata ZIP 95521 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (150°) | 7 |
| Fortuna ZIP 95540 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (44°, most) | 3 |
| Crescent City ZIP 95531 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Rio Dell ZIP 95562 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (27°) | 2 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Eureka?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 NBC | 3.1 | KIEM-TV |
 ABC | 23.1 | KAEF-TV |
 FOX | 23.2 also 29.1 | KAEF-TV |
 PBS | 13.1 | KEET |
The best TV antenna for Eureka
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF and aim it at the main tower site, where 3 of the 4 full-power stations transmit. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 3 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KIEM-TV, KEET), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- Most towers stand together, so one fixed aim covers nearly everything.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Arcata, Fortuna, Crescent City and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KEET, KAEF-TV, KBVU and others). From the largest towns around Eureka:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arcata, CA | south-southeast (150°) | 11 mi |
| Fortuna, CA | northeast (42°) | 13 mi |
| Crescent City, CA | south (171°) | 73 mi |
One full-power station transmits from elsewhere: KIEM-TV (1 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Eureka TV towers are
Map of 11 tower sites around Eureka. The list below has every site.
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3 stations · 11 mi east-southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 5 mi south-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 11 mi east-southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 12 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 11 mi east-southeast of the centre
Every Eureka station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (4)
Low power (9)
- K16JJ-D Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K19KR-D Crescent City, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K20CN-D Fortuna, Rio Dell, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K21OO-D South Eureka, Loleta, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32OI-D Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KECA-LD Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KEMY-LD Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KEUV-LD Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KVIQ-LD Eureka, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Eureka
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- K32OI-D · facility 183672 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-30 · newer construction permit granted
- K16JJ-D · facility 184630 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-05
- K21OO-D · facility 8272 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.33 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-03-12
- KEMY-LD · facility 23808 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-04-09
- KEUV-LD · facility 31507 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-04-05
- KEET · facility 55435 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 38.2 kW · HAAT 551.2 m · licensed 2015-12-08 · newer construction permit granted
- KAEF-TV · facility 8263 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 45 kW · HAAT 549.9 m · licensed 2007-12-10
- KECA-LD · facility 26852 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-02-22
- KBVU · facility 58618 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 512 m · licensed 2013-07-23 · newer construction permit granted
- KVIQ-LD · facility 42631 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2017-10-26
- KIEM-TV · facility 53382 · RF 3 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12.5 kW · HAAT 485 m · licensed 2011-08-16 · newer construction permit granted
- K20CN-D · facility 8247 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-07-14
- K07GJ-D · facility 53379 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.14 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-19
- K12JJ-D · facility 8244 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-06-14
- K02OD-D · facility 53381 · RF 2 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.07 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-19
- K19KR-D · facility 17401 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-01 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out