KFXV-LD (Fox) · Channel 60
Low power TV station · McAllen, Texas
KFXV-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 60, licensed to McAllen, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 60 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KFXV-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 60 cities and towns in our guide with about 807,000 residents, as far as San Benito, TX (27 miles).
KFXV-LD shares its transmitter site with KTFV-CD, KCWT-CD (CW) and KNVO (Univision). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KXOF-CD in Laredo, TX, 134 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 | 60 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | McAllen, TX |
| Tower location | 26.08861, -98.06250 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 49038 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFXV-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scissors, TX | 3.6 mi | 189° S | Good |
| South Alamo, TX | 5.5 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Donna, TX | 5.7 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Llano Grande, TX | 6.5 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Progreso, TX | 6.5 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Weslaco, TX | 6.6 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Midway North, TX | 7.4 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Alamo, TX | 7.6 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| San Juan, TX | 9.0 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| North Alamo, TX | 9.8 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Mercedes, TX | 10 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Pharr, TX | 11 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Olivarez, TX | 11 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Mila Doce, TX | 11 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Lopezville, TX | 12 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Murillo Colonia, TX | 12 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Hidalgo, TX | 12 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Nurillo, TX | 13 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| McAllen, TX | 13 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| San Carlos, TX | 14 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Elsa, TX | 15 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Edcouch, TX | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| La Feria, TX | 16 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Edinburg, TX | 16 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Mission, TX | 19 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Santa Rosa, TX | 19 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Alton North (historical), TX | 21 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Alton, TX | 21 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Primera, TX | 21 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Palmview South, TX | 21 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Palmview, TX | 22 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| La Homa, TX | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Perezville, TX | 23 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Combes, TX | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Harlingen, TX | 24 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Doffing, TX | 24 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| La Paloma, TX | 25 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Penitas, TX | 26 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| San Benito, TX | 27 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| La Joya, TX | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KCWT-CDCW · 21
- KNVOUnivision · 48
- KVEO-TVNBC · 23
- KRGV-TVABC · 5
- KMBHCW · 67.2
- KAZH-LDION · 57.2
- KLUJ-TVTrinity · 44
- KXFX-CDCW · 67.2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFXV-LD transmitter tower?
KFXV-LD broadcasts from a tower at 26.0886, -98.0625, near Scissors, TX. It is licensed to McAllen, Texas.
What channel is KFXV-LD on?
KFXV-LD appears as virtual channel 60 (60.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KFXV-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFXV-LD with an antenna?
About 807,000 people live in the 60 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFXV-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFXV-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.