TV channels & antenna towers in Brady, Texas

Brady has 4 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLST (CBS), 45 miles to the WNW.

Open Brady in the live finder

4TV transmitters within 70 miles

1networks over the air

45 mito the closest tower

5,549population

Network channels in Brady

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSKLSTCBS	8	45 mi	291° WNW	Fair	San Angelo, TX

Over-the-air TV in Brady

Brady, Texas has a population of about 5,550. There are 4 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 1 Class A and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Brady, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 8 (KLST). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KVUE in Austin, TX, 107 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSAN-TV in San Angelo, TX, 73 miles to the northwest. 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 Brady

Point your antenna WNW, at about 291°. The main network towers for Brady sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brady

The farthest main network tower for Brady is KLST (CBS), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Brady

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KIDU-LDTranslator	52 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Brownwood, TX
KBVOFull power	55 mi	125° SE	Fair	Llano, TX
KHPF-CDClass A	64 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Fredericksburg, TX

How Brady compares with the rest of Texas

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Brady ranks 930th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Brady: 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 291° WNW, the direction of KLST (CBS), 45 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 2 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

What channel is CBS in Brady, TX?

CBS is on channel 8 from KLST, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Brady. Estimated signal: fair.

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

4 transmitters within 70 miles of Brady; around 2 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 Brady?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 291°. The main network towers for Brady sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brady?

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 Brady?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brady?

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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