Channel 3, often stylized as CH3, is an American punk rock band established in Cerritos, California in 1980 by Mike Magrann and Kimm Gardner. They are known for their distinctive blend of punk rock and power pop, drawing on influences from 1960s garage rock while maintaining a punk edge. The band gained significant attention within the hardcore punk scene with their self-titled debut album released in 1982. Their sound, characterized by aggressive guitar work and melodic vocals, has made an indelible mark in the early Southern California punk movement.