KMOL-LD (NBC) · Channel 17
Low power TV station · Victoria, Texas
KMOL-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 17, licensed to Victoria, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KMOL-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 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 96,800 residents, as far as Victoria, TX (7.9 miles).
KMOL-LD shares its transmitter site with KVTX-LD (Telemundo), KXTS-LD (CBS), KVCT (CW), KUNU-LD (Univision), KAVU-TV (ABC) and KQZY-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KRIS-TV in Corpus Christi, TX, 81 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 17 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Victoria, TX |
| Tower location | 28.84539, -97.12611 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 128455 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMOL-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Creek, TX | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Victoria, TX | 7.9 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Bloomington, TX | 20 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Cuero, TX | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Goliad, TX | 20 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Inez, TX | 21 mi | 259° W | Fair |
| Yorktown, TX | 25 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Edna, TX | 30 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Yoakum, TX | 31 mi | 177° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMOL-LD transmitter tower?
KMOL-LD broadcasts from a tower at 28.8454, -97.1261, near Quail Creek, TX. It is licensed to Victoria, Texas.
What channel is KMOL-LD on?
KMOL-LD appears as virtual channel 17 (17.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KMOL-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 KMOL-LD with an antenna?
About 96,800 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMOL-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMOL-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.