KTXE-LD (CW) · Channel 38.2
Low power TV station · San Angelo, Texas
KTXE-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 38.2, licensed to San Angelo, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KTXE-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 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 105,000 residents, as far as San Angelo, TX (1.9 miles).
The nearest other CW station in our data is KTXS-TV in Sweetwater, TX, 67 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 38.2 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | San Angelo, TX |
| Tower location | 31.48500, -100.45750 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 309 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTXE-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 1.9 mi | 321° NW | Strong |
| Grape Creek, TX | 8.4 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Mertzon, TX | 26 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Robert Lee, TX | 28 mi | 177° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTXE-LD transmitter tower?
KTXE-LD broadcasts from a tower at 31.4850, -100.4575, near San Angelo, TX. It is licensed to San Angelo, Texas.
What channel is KTXE-LD on?
KTXE-LD appears as virtual channel 38.2 (38.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KTXE-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 KTXE-LD with an antenna?
About 105,000 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTXE-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTXE-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.