KABB (Fox) · Channel 29
Full power TV station · San Antonio, Texas
KABB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 29, licensed to San Antonio, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 93 cities and towns within 73 miles.
About KABB
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KABB runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 441 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 62% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 73 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 93 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,160,000 residents, as far as Kyle, TX (54 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KTBC in Austin, TX, 76 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 29 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Antonio, TX |
| Tower location | 29.29139, -98.27028 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 56528 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KABB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville, TX | 13 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Kirby, TX | 14 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Converse, TX | 16 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| San Antonio, TX | 16 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 17 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Windcrest, TX | 17 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Universal City, TX | 18 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 18 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Schertz, TX | 18 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| Cibolo, TX | 19 mi | 188° S | Strong |
| Live Oak, TX | 19 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Selma, TX | 20 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Castle Hills, TX | 22 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Lackland Air Force Base, TX | 22 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Leon Valley, TX | 25 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Pleasanton, TX | 26 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Seguin, TX | 27 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| New Braunfels, TX | 30 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 31 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Helotes, TX | 32 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Bulverde, TX | 33 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Scenic Oaks, TX | 38 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 39 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Devine, TX | 40 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 40 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Boerne, TX | 44 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| San Marcos, TX | 45 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Lakehills, TX | 46 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Luling, TX | 46 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Gonzales, TX | 51 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Hondo, TX | 53 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Kyle, TX | 54 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Lockhart, TX | 55 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Pearsall, TX | 57 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Buda, TX | 61 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Cuero, TX | 61 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 65 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Yoakum, TX | 67 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Beeville, TX | 69 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Bee Cave, TX | 73 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KABB transmitter tower?
KABB broadcasts from a tower at 29.2914, -98.2703, near Elmendorf, TX. It is licensed to San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is KABB on?
KABB appears as virtual channel 29 (29.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KABB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 73 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 82 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KABB with an antenna?
About 2,160,000 people live in the 93 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KABB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KABB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.