KVAW
Full power TV station · Eagle Pass, Texas
KVAW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Eagle Pass, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 37 miles.
About KVAW
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KVAW runs more power than 27% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 85 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 31 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 37 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 55,200 residents, as far as Eagle Pass, TX (1.8 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Eagle Pass, TX |
| Tower location | 28.72583, -100.47667 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 85 m (278 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 32621 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVAW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass, TX | 1.8 mi | 50° NE | Strong |
| Siesta Acres, TX | 2.4 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX | 2.4 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX | 2.5 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Eidson Road, TX | 3.4 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Elm Creek, TX | 3.5 mi | 165° SSE | Strong |
| Rosita North, TX | 5.8 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Rosita South, TX | 7.6 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVAW transmitter tower?
KVAW broadcasts from a tower at 28.7258, -100.4767, near Eagle Pass, TX. It is licensed to Eagle Pass, Texas.
How far does KVAW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 37 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 45 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVAW with an antenna?
About 55,200 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVAW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVAW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.