TV channels & antenna towers in Anahuac, Texas

Anahuac has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEHO-LD, 33 miles to the W.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
33 mito the closest tower
2,324population

Network channels in Anahuac

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKFDMCW6.2 49 mi59° ENE GoodBeaumont, TX
FOXKRIVFox26 51 mi254° WSW GoodHouston, TX
ABCKTRK-TVABC13 51 mi254° WSW FairHouston, TX
CWKIAHCW39 51 mi254° WSW GoodHouston, TX
NBCKPRC-TVNBC2 51 mi254° WSW GoodHouston, TX
CBSKHOUCBS11 51 mi254° WSW FairHouston, TX
IONKPXB-TVION49 51 mi254° WSW GoodConroe, TX
TLMKTMDTelemundo47 52 mi255° WSW GoodGalveston, TX
TBNKETH-TVTrinity14 52 mi255° WSW GoodHouston, TX
MeTVKYAZMeTV51.1 52 mi254° WSW GoodKaty, TX
UNIKXLN-DTUnivision45 52 mi254° WSW GoodRosenberg, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity34 54 mi59° ENE GoodBeaumont, TX
ABCKBMTABC12 56 mi59° ENE WeakBeaumont, TX

Over-the-air TV in Anahuac

Anahuac, Texas has a population of about 2,320. There are 51 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 2 Class A and 28 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Anahuac, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 39 (KIAH), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Anahuac

Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Anahuac sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KIAH, KPRC-TV and KHOU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 51 miles west of Anahuac (254° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Anahuac at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Anahuac

The farthest main network tower for Anahuac is KHOU (CBS), 51 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Anahuac

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KEHO-LDLow power33 mi 274° WWeakHouston, TX
KBMN-LDLow power33 mi 274° WWeakHouston, TX
K28QM-DLow power38 mi 57° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
K10RT-DLow power38 mi 57° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
K34LK-DLow power39 mi 61° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
K20OM-DLow power39 mi 61° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KBPX-LDLow power41 mi 269° WPoorHouston, TX
KQHO-LDLow power41 mi 269° WPoorHouston, TX
KTDJ-LDLow power41 mi 269° WPoorDayton, TX
KUMY-LDLow power41 mi 58° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KZHO-LDLow power41 mi 269° WPoorHouston, TX
KAHO-LDLow power42 mi 275° WPoorWoodville, TX
KOPS-LDLow power42 mi 53° NEPoorBeaumont, TX
KAOB-LDLow power46 mi 59° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power46 mi 59° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power46 mi 59° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KGEW-LDLow power47 mi 72° ENEPoorPort Arthur, TX
KULC-LDLow power47 mi 72° ENEPoorPort Arthur, TX
K02RA-DLow power47 mi 72° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KJYK-LDLow power47 mi 72° ENEPoorBeaumont, TX
KCTL-LDLow power47 mi 326° NWPoorLivingston, TX
KBTV-TVFull power49 mi 57° ENEGoodPort Arthur, TX
KTXHFull power51 mi 254° WSWGoodHouston, TX
KVVV-LDLow power52 mi 255° WSWPoorHouston, TX
KLTJFull power52 mi 255° WSWGoodGalveston, TX

How Anahuac compares with the rest of Texas

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Anahuac ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 49 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Baytown, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Anahuac: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 254° WSW, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 51 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 20 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 Anahuac, TX?

ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Anahuac. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Anahuac, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Anahuac. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Anahuac, TX?

NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Anahuac. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Anahuac, TX?

Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Anahuac. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Anahuac, TX?

CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Anahuac. Estimated signal: good.

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

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Anahuac; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Anahuac?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Anahuac sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Anahuac?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Anahuac?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Anahuac?

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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