TV channels & antenna towers in Abram, Texas

Abram has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRZG-CD, 7.3 miles to the NE.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
7.3 mito the closest tower
2,067population

Network channels in Abram

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 12 mi70° ENE FairMcAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 23 mi109° ESE FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 23 mi109° ESE FairMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 23 mi109° ESE StrongMcAllen, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 27 mi326° NW GoodRio Grande City, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 36 mi101° E GoodBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 36 mi101° E FairWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 37 mi98° E GoodHarlingen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 39 mi88° E FairHarlingen, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 58 mi106° ESE PoorBrownsville, TX

Over-the-air TV in Abram

With roughly 2,070 residents, Abram is a small community in Texas. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (KRGV-TV), NBC on channel 23 (KVEO-TV), Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 67.2 (KMBH), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM), Univision on channel 48 (KNVO) and Trinity on channel 44 (KLUJ-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 115 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Abram

Point your antenna E, at about 101°. The main network towers for Abram sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KVEO-TV, KRGV-TV and KMBH, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Abram (101° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Abram at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Abram, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Abram

The farthest main network tower for Abram is KVEO-TV (NBC), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Abram

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRZG-CDClass A7.3 mi 50° NEGoodMcAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power12 mi 70° ENEFairMcAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A23 mi 109° ESEFairMcAllen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power36 mi 101° EWeakMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power37 mi 95° EGoodHarlingen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power56 mi 93° EPoorBrownsville, TX

How Abram compares with the rest of Texas

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Abram ranks 567th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Mission, 5.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Abram: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 101° E, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 36 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Abram, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles E of Abram. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Abram, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles E of Abram. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Abram, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 23 miles ESE of Abram. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Abram, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 37 miles E of Abram. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Abram, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 27 miles NW of Abram. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Abram?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Abram; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Abram?

Point your antenna E, at about 101°. The main network towers for Abram sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Abram?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Abram?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Abram?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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