KCWX
Full power TV station · Fredericksburg, Texas
KCWX is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fredericksburg, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 97 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About KCWX
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 45 kW effective radiated power, KCWX runs more power than 25% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 412 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 58% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 60 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 97 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,370,000 residents, as far as Round Rock, TX (61 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fredericksburg, TX |
| Tower location | 30.13714, -98.61003 |
| Effective radiated power | 45 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 24316 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCWX
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, TX | 18 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Boerne, TX | 25 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 27 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 28 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 31 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Kerrville, TX | 32 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Marble Falls, TX | 36 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Kingsland, TX | 37 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Helotes, TX | 39 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Lakeway, TX | 41 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Bee Cave, TX | 41 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| New Braunfels, TX | 42 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Selma, TX | 42 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Live Oak, TX | 43 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Lago Vista, TX | 43 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| San Marcos, TX | 44 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Leon Valley, TX | 44 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Universal City, TX | 45 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Kyle, TX | 45 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Windcrest, TX | 45 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Schertz, TX | 45 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 46 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Cibolo, TX | 46 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Buda, TX | 46 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Converse, TX | 46 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Kirby, TX | 48 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Burnet, TX | 49 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| San Antonio, TX | 50 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Lackland Air Force Base, TX | 52 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Austin, TX | 53 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Anderson Mill, TX | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Cedar Park, TX | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Jollyville, TX | 54 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Leander, TX | 54 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Seguin, TX | 55 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Brushy Creek, TX | 58 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Lockhart, TX | 59 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Wells Branch, TX | 59 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Round Rock, TX | 61 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Hornsby Bend, TX | 62 mi | 263° W | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCWX transmitter tower?
KCWX broadcasts from a tower at 30.1371, -98.6100, near Blanco, TX. It is licensed to Fredericksburg, Texas.
How far does KCWX broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCWX with an antenna?
About 3,370,000 people live in the 97 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCWX?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCWX tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.