TV channels & antenna towers in Cameron, Texas
Cameron has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K22OK-D, 24 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Cameron
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKRHD-CDABC | 15 | 31 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | Bryan, TX |
| NBCKCEN-TVNBC | 6 | 32 mi | 334° NNW | Fair | Temple, TX |
| NBCKAGS-LDNBC | 23 | 35 mi | 109° ESE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| FOXKYLE-TVFox | 28.2 | 35 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | Bryan, TX |
| FOXKWKT-TVFox | 44 | 38 mi | 327° NNW | Good | Waco, TX |
| CWKNCTCW | 46 | 38 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Belton, TX |
| CBSKWTX-TVCBS | 10 | 38 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Waco, TX |
| ABCKXXVABC | 25 | 39 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Waco, TX |
| CWKBTX-TVCW | 3.2 | 60 mi | 110° ESE | Good | Bryan, TX |
| UNIKAKW-DTUnivision | 62 | 61 mi | 262° W | Fair | Killeen, TX |
| CWKNVACW | 54 | 61 mi | 234° SW | Fair | Austin, TX |
| NBCKXAN-TVNBC | 36 | 61 mi | 234° SW | Fair | Austin, TX |
| IONKVAT-LDION | 17.5 | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| CBSKEYE-TVCBS | 42 | 61 mi | 233° SW | Good | Austin, TX |
| ABCKVUEABC | 24 | 61 mi | 233° SW | Fair | Austin, TX |
| FOXKTBCFox | 7 | 61 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Austin, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Cameron
With roughly 5,460 residents, Cameron is a town in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 9 Class A and 18 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Austin, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Austin's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 25 (KXXV), CBS on channel 42 (KEYE-TV), NBC on channel 36 (KXAN-TV), Fox on channel 44 (KWKT-TV), CW on channel 46 (KNCT), ION on channel 17.5 (KVAT-LD) and Univision on channel 62 (KAKW-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 2 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 Cameron
Point your antenna NNW, at about 328°. The main network towers for Cameron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KWKT-TV, KNCT, KWTX-TV and KXXV, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles northwest of Cameron (327° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cameron at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cameron, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cameron
The farthest main network tower for Cameron is KXXV (ABC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KEYE-TV (CBS), 61 miles southwest and KXAN-TV (NBC), 61 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
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 Cameron
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K22OK-DLow power | 24 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Calvert, TX |
| KAXW-LDLow power | 36 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Mullin, TX |
| KZCZ-LDLow power | 36 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | College Station, TX |
| K36LD-DLow power | 36 mi | 112° ESE | Weak | College Station, TX |
| KAMU-TVFull power | 41 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| KLNL-LDLow power | 41 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| K35PH-DLow power | 41 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| KHPZ-CDClass A | 44 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Round Rock, TX |
| KHPX-CDClass A | 44 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Georgetown, TX |
| K30QR-DLow power | 44 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| K21PO-DLow power | 44 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| KPLE-CDClass A | 48 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | Killeen, TX |
| KNXG-LDLow power | 60 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| K03IJ-DLow power | 60 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| K32OJ-DLow power | 60 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KTFO-CDClass A | 61 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KBVO-CDClass A | 61 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KXLK-CDClass A | 61 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KADT-LDLow power | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KGBS-CDClass A | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KTXU-LDLow power | 61 mi | 229° SW | Poor | West Lake Hills, TX |
| KADF-LDLow power | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| K34FM-DLow power | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Austin, TX |
| KLRUFull power | 61 mi | 233° SW | Fair | Austin, TX |
| KHPL-CDClass A | 65 mi | 175° S | Poor | La Grange, TX |
How Cameron compares with the rest of Texas
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Cameron ranks 473rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 Temple, 27 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cameron: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 330° NNW, the direction of KXXV (ABC), 39 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 15 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 ABC in Cameron, TX?
ABC is on channel 25 from KXXV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNW of Cameron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Cameron, TX?
CBS is on channel 42 from KEYE-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Cameron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Cameron, TX?
NBC is on channel 36 from KXAN-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Cameron. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Cameron, TX?
Fox is on channel 44 from KWKT-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Cameron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Cameron, TX?
CW is on channel 46 from KNCT, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Cameron. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cameron?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Cameron; around 15 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 Cameron?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 328°. The main network towers for Cameron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cameron?
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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cameron?
KEYE-TV (CBS), 61 miles southwest and KXAN-TV (NBC), 61 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Cameron?
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.
TV channels in nearby Texas cities
- Rockdale14 mi
- Rosebud15 mi
- Thorndale21 mi
- Hearne23 mi
- Sparks23 mi
- Bartlett27 mi
- Temple27 mi
- Caldwell28 mi
- Lexington30 mi
- Franklin31 mi
- Marlin32 mi
- Belton32 mi
- Taylor32 mi
- Bryan38 mi
- Hutto40 mi
- College Station41 mi
- Elgin42 mi
- Robinson43 mi
- Harker Heights43 mi
- Hewitt44 mi
- Somerville44 mi
- Georgetown44 mi
- Giddings46 mi
- Woodway47 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cameron; signal estimates ignore terrain.