KHCE-TV (Trinity) · Channel 23
Full power TV station · San Antonio, Texas
KHCE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Trinity on virtual channel 23, licensed to San Antonio, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 83 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About KHCE-TV
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, KHCE-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 328 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 39% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 83 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,120,000 residents, as far as Kyle, TX (53 miles).
KHCE-TV shares its transmitter site with KVDA (Telemundo). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Trinity station in our data is KETH-TV in Houston, TX, 166 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is a Christian religious broadcaster with a large network of owned stations and translators.
Station facts
| Network | Trinity |
| Virtual channel | 23 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Antonio, TX |
| Tower location | 29.29025, -98.25583 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27300 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KHCE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville, TX | 12 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Kirby, TX | 14 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Converse, TX | 16 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| San Antonio, TX | 17 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Windcrest, TX | 17 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 17 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Universal City, TX | 18 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Schertz, TX | 18 mi | 177° S | Strong |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 18 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Cibolo, TX | 19 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Live Oak, TX | 20 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Selma, TX | 21 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Castle Hills, TX | 22 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Lackland Air Force Base, TX | 23 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Garden Ridge, TX | 24 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Seguin, TX | 26 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| Leon Valley, TX | 26 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Pleasanton, TX | 26 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| New Braunfels, TX | 30 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Jourdanton, TX | 31 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 32 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Helotes, TX | 33 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Bulverde, TX | 34 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Scenic Oaks, TX | 38 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 39 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 40 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Devine, TX | 41 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Redwood, TX | 41 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Boerne, TX | 45 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| San Marcos, TX | 45 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Luling, TX | 45 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Lakehills, TX | 47 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Gonzales, TX | 51 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Kyle, TX | 53 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Hondo, TX | 53 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Lockhart, TX | 54 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Pearsall, TX | 58 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Cuero, TX | 60 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Buda, TX | 60 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 65 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KHCE-TV transmitter tower?
KHCE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 29.2903, -98.2558, near Elmendorf, TX. It is licensed to San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is KHCE-TV on?
KHCE-TV appears as virtual channel 23 (23.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Trinity.
How far does KHCE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KHCE-TV with an antenna?
About 2,120,000 people live in the 83 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KHCE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KHCE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.