KWAB-TV
Full power TV station · Big Spring, Texas
KWAB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Big Spring, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KWAB-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 33.5 kW effective radiated power, KWAB-TV runs more power than 20% 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 83 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 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 32,400 residents, as far as Big Spring, TX (2.3 miles).
KWAB-TV shares its transmitter site with K35MF-D and K36PZ-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Big Spring, TX |
| Tower location | 32.28206, -101.49319 |
| Effective radiated power | 33.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 83 m (273 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 42008 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWAB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring, TX | 2.3 mi | 339° NNW | Strong |
| Stanton, TX | 20 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Garden City, TX | 29 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Gail, TX | 34 mi | 185° S | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWAB-TV transmitter tower?
KWAB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.2821, -101.4932, near Big Spring, TX. It is licensed to Big Spring, Texas.
How far does KWAB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWAB-TV with an antenna?
About 32,400 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 KWAB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWAB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.