TV channels & antenna towers in Combes, Texas
Combes has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLUJ-TV (Trinity), 3.6 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Combes
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 3.6 mi | 233° SW | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 10 mi | 212° SSW | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 12 mi | 213° SSW | Strong | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 12 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Weslaco, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Strong | McAllen, TX |
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 24 mi | 146° SE | Weak | Brownsville, TX |
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 31 mi | 271° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| TLMKTLMTelemundo | 40 | 60 mi | 288° WNW | Good | Rio Grande City, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Combes
Combes, Texas has a population of about 3,060. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther 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 Combes
Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for Combes sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KMBH, KVEO-TV and KRGV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles southwest of Combes (212° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Combes at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Combes, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Combes
The farthest main network tower for Combes is KVEO-TV (NBC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KLUJ-TV is only 3.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Combes
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGBT-TVFull power | 8.8 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 12 mi | 213° SSW | Good | McAllen, TX |
| KNWS-LDLow power | 15 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Brownsville, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 31 mi | 271° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| KRZG-CDClass A | 36 mi | 272° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
How Combes compares with the rest of Texas
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Combes ranks 607th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 3.6 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 Harlingen, 4.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Combes: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 213° SSW, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 12 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 12 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 Combes, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Combes. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Combes, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Combes. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Combes, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 23 miles WSW of Combes. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Combes, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Combes. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Telemundo in Combes, TX?
Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 60 miles WNW of Combes. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Combes?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of Combes; around 12 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 Combes?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for Combes sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Combes?
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 Combes?
KLUJ-TV is only 3.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Combes?
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
- Harlingen4.6 mi
- La Feria8.3 mi
- San Benito10 mi
- Mercedes13 mi
- Mila Doce14 mi
- Elsa16 mi
- Raymondville16 mi
- Weslaco17 mi
- Progreso18 mi
- Los Fresnos20 mi
- Donna20 mi
- Murillo Colonia24 mi
- Nurillo24 mi
- Alamo25 mi
- Cameron Park Colonia25 mi
- Cameron Park25 mi
- San Juan26 mi
- Edinburg27 mi
- Brownsville28 mi
- Pharr28 mi
- McAllen31 mi
- Hidalgo34 mi
- Port Isabel35 mi
- Alton North (historical)35 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 Combes; signal estimates ignore terrain.