KWEX-DT (Univision) · Channel 41
Full power TV station · San Antonio, Texas
KWEX-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 41, licensed to San Antonio, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 89 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About KWEX-DT
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 785 kW effective radiated power, KWEX-DT runs more power than 72% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 388 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 53% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 89 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,150,000 residents, as far as Kyle, TX (55 miles).
KWEX-DT shares its transmitter site with K25OB-D, KENS (CBS), WOAI-TV (CW) and KSAT-TV (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KAKW-DT in Killeen, TX, 102 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 | 41 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Antonio, TX |
| Tower location | 29.27494, -98.26472 |
| Effective radiated power | 785 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 388 m (1,273 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35881 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWEX-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville, TX | 12 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Kirby, TX | 15 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Converse, TX | 17 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| San Antonio, TX | 17 mi | 127° SE | Strong |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 18 mi | 141° SE | Strong |
| Windcrest, TX | 18 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 19 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Universal City, TX | 19 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Schertz, TX | 19 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Cibolo, TX | 20 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| Live Oak, TX | 21 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Selma, TX | 22 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Lackland Air Force Base, TX | 23 mi | 110° ESE | Strong |
| Castle Hills, TX | 23 mi | 138° SE | Strong |
| Pleasanton, TX | 25 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Leon Valley, TX | 26 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Seguin, TX | 27 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| New Braunfels, TX | 31 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 32 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Helotes, TX | 33 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Bulverde, TX | 34 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Scenic Oaks, TX | 39 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 40 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Devine, TX | 40 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 41 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Redwood, TX | 43 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Boerne, TX | 46 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| San Marcos, TX | 46 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Luling, TX | 47 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Lakehills, TX | 47 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Gonzales, TX | 51 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Hondo, TX | 53 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Kyle, TX | 55 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Lockhart, TX | 55 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Pearsall, TX | 57 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Cuero, TX | 60 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Buda, TX | 62 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 66 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Yoakum, TX | 67 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Beeville, TX | 68 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWEX-DT transmitter tower?
KWEX-DT broadcasts from a tower at 29.2749, -98.2647, near Elmendorf, TX. It is licensed to San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is KWEX-DT on?
KWEX-DT appears as virtual channel 41 (41.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KWEX-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWEX-DT with an antenna?
About 2,150,000 people live in the 89 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWEX-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWEX-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.