KNVO (Univision) · Channel 48
Full power TV station · McAllen, Texas
KNVO is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 48, licensed to McAllen, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 82 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About KNVO
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, KNVO runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 286 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 23% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 82 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,100,000 residents, as far as Brownsville, TX (37 miles).
KNVO shares its transmitter site with KTFV-CD, KCWT-CD (CW) and KFXV-LD (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KORO in Corpus Christi, TX, 115 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 48 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | McAllen, TX |
| Tower location | 26.08861, -98.06250 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 286 m (937 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 69692 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNVO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna, TX | 5.7 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| Progreso, TX | 6.5 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Weslaco, TX | 6.6 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| Midway North, TX | 7.4 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Alamo, TX | 7.6 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| San Juan, TX | 9.0 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Mercedes, TX | 10 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Pharr, TX | 11 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Mila Doce, TX | 11 mi | 214° SW | Strong |
| Lopezville, TX | 12 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Murillo Colonia, TX | 12 mi | 165° SSE | Strong |
| Hidalgo, TX | 12 mi | 94° E | Strong |
| Nurillo, TX | 13 mi | 163° SSE | Strong |
| McAllen, TX | 13 mi | 127° SE | Strong |
| Elsa, TX | 15 mi | 197° SSW | Strong |
| La Feria, TX | 16 mi | 252° WSW | Strong |
| Edinburg, TX | 16 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Mission, TX | 19 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Alton North (historical), TX | 21 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Alton, TX | 21 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Primera, TX | 21 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Palmview South, TX | 21 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Palmview, TX | 22 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| La Homa, TX | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Perezville, TX | 23 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Harlingen, TX | 24 mi | 253° WSW | Strong |
| Doffing, TX | 24 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Penitas, TX | 26 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| San Benito, TX | 27 mi | 264° W | Good |
| La Joya, TX | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Raymondville, TX | 32 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Sullivan City, TX | 34 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Los Fresnos, TX | 36 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Cameron Park Colonia, TX | 37 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Cameron Park, TX | 37 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Brownsville, TX | 37 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Rio Grande City, TX | 51 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Port Isabel, TX | 53 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Roma-Los Saenz, TX | 63 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Roma, TX | 63 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KCWT-CDCW · 21
- KFXV-LDFox · 60
- 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 KNVO transmitter tower?
KNVO broadcasts from a tower at 26.0886, -98.0625, near Scissors, TX. It is licensed to McAllen, Texas.
What channel is KNVO on?
KNVO appears as virtual channel 48 (48.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KNVO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNVO with an antenna?
About 1,100,000 people live in the 82 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNVO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNVO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.