TV channels & antenna towers in César Chávez, Texas

César Chávez has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KJST-LD, 7.9 miles to the WSW.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
7.9 mito the closest tower
1,929population

Network channels in César Chávez

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 7.9 mi246° WSW FairMcAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 15 mi168° SSE FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 15 mi168° SSE FairMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 15 mi168° SSE StrongMcAllen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 22 mi106° ESE FairHarlingen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 22 mi129° SE StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 22 mi129° SE GoodWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 22 mi125° SE GoodHarlingen, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 36 mi294° WNW GoodRio Grande City, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 44 mi122° ESE PoorBrownsville, TX

Over-the-air TV in César Chávez

César Chávez is a small community of about 1,930 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 16 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

13 of them are within 25 miles of César Chávez, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles 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.

The strongest network signals here 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, 101 miles to the north. 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 César Chávez

Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for César Chávez 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 22 miles southeast of César Chávez (129° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach César Chávez at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for César Chávez

The farthest main network tower for César Chávez is KVEO-TV (NBC), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 César Chávez

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KJST-LDLow power7.9 mi 246° WSWFairMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A13 mi 259° WFairMcAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A15 mi 168° SSEFairMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power21 mi 120° ESEStrongHarlingen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power22 mi 129° SEFairMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power39 mi 106° ESEWeakBrownsville, TX

How César Chávez compares with the rest of Texas

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, César Chávez ranks 514th of 1,039 places in Texas: the same as the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Edinburg, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in César Chávez: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 129° SE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 22 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 14 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 César Chávez, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of César Chávez. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in César Chávez, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of César Chávez. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in César Chávez, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of César Chávez. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in César Chávez, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of César Chávez. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in César Chávez, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 36 miles WNW of César Chávez. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in César Chávez?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of César Chávez; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 César Chávez?

Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for César Chávez sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in César Chávez?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in César Chávez?

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 César Chávez?

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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