TV channels & antenna towers in Benjamin, Texas
Benjamin has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K27HM-D, 43 miles to the N.
Over-the-air TV in Benjamin
Benjamin, Texas has a population of about 267. There are 11 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Benjamin, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSWO-TV in Lawton, OK, 75 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls, TX, 75 miles to the east.
Which way to point your antenna in Benjamin
Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The nearest towers for Benjamin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Benjamin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Benjamin
The farthest of the closest towers for Benjamin is K31HC-D, 43 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 TV stations near Benjamin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K27HM-DTranslator | 43 mi | 4° N | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K29FR-DTranslator | 43 mi | 4° N | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K31HC-DTranslator | 43 mi | 4° N | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K33HG-DTranslator | 43 mi | 4° N | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| KIDV-LDTranslator | 64 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Albany, TX |
| K14QV-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K23DE-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K18MD-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K25CQ-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K16LY-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K21IR-DTranslator | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Childress, TX |
How Benjamin compares with the rest of Texas
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Benjamin ranks 1,012th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14).
32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Benjamin: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 4° N, the direction of K31HC-D, 43 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 0 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Benjamin?
11 transmitters within 70 miles of Benjamin; around 0 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 Benjamin?
Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The nearest towers for Benjamin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Benjamin?
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 Benjamin?
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 Benjamin?
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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Benjamin; signal estimates ignore terrain.