TV channels & antenna towers in Conroe, Texas

Conroe has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCTL-LD, 20 miles to the E.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
68,602population

Network channels in Conroe

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKBTX-TVCW3.2 38 mi296° WNW GoodBryan, TX
FOXKRIVFox26 51 mi183° S GoodHouston, TX
ABCKTRK-TVABC13 51 mi183° S FairHouston, TX
TLMKTMDTelemundo47 51 mi184° S GoodGalveston, TX
TBNKETH-TVTrinity14 51 mi184° S GoodHouston, TX
CWKIAHCW39 51 mi183° S GoodHouston, TX
NBCKPRC-TVNBC2 51 mi183° S GoodHouston, TX
MeTVKYAZMeTV51.1 52 mi184° S GoodKaty, TX
UNIKXLN-DTUnivision45 52 mi184° S GoodRosenberg, TX
CBSKHOUCBS11 52 mi183° S FairHouston, TX
IONKPXB-TVION49 52 mi183° S GoodConroe, TX
NBCKAGS-LDNBC23 63 mi294° WNW PoorBryan, TX
FOXKYLE-TVFox28.2 63 mi294° WNW PoorBryan, TX
ABCKRHD-CDABC15 68 mi297° WNW PoorBryan, TX

Over-the-air TV in Conroe

Conroe is a city of about 68,600 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 51 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 3 Class A and 28 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther out. Six of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 3.2 (KBTX-TV), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Conroe

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Conroe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KTMD, KETH-TV and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 51 miles south of Conroe (183° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Conroe at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Conroe

The farthest main network tower for Conroe is KHOU (CBS), 52 miles away with a fair 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 stations near Conroe

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCTL-LDLow power20 mi 84° EFairLivingston, TX
KHXL-LDLow power27 mi 357° NPoorHuntsville, TX
KHTX-LDLow power27 mi 357° NFairHuntsville, TX
K28QN-DLow power33 mi 307° NWWeakConroe, TX
KAHO-LDLow power34 mi 172° SWeakWoodville, TX
KEHO-LDLow power38 mi 159° SSEWeakHouston, TX
KBMN-LDLow power38 mi 159° SSEPoorHouston, TX
KNXG-LDLow power38 mi 296° WNWWeakCollege Station, TX
K03IJ-DLow power38 mi 296° WNWPoorCollege Station, TX
KTDJ-LDLow power39 mi 172° SPoorDayton, TX
KBPX-LDLow power39 mi 172° SWeakHouston, TX
KQHO-LDLow power39 mi 172° SWeakHouston, TX
KZHO-LDLow power39 mi 172° SPoorHouston, TX
KTXHFull power51 mi 183° SGoodHouston, TX
KVVV-LDLow power51 mi 184° SPoorHouston, TX
KLTJFull power51 mi 184° SGoodGalveston, TX
KVQT-LDLow power51 mi 184° SPoorHouston, TX
KFTH-DTFull power51 mi 184° SGoodAlvin, TX
KUGB-CDClass A51 mi 184° SPoorHouston, TX
KUHTFull power51 mi 184° SFairHouston, TX
KUBE-TVFull power51 mi 184° SGoodBaytown, TX
KDHU-LDLow power51 mi 184° SPoorHouston, TX
KCVH-LDLow power52 mi 184° SPoorHouston, TX
KUVM-CDClass A52 mi 184° SPoorMissouri City, TX
KTBUFull power52 mi 184° SGoodConroe, TX

How Conroe compares with the rest of Texas

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Conroe ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Houston, 38 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Conroe: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 183° S, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 52 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 20 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 Conroe, TX?

ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles S of Conroe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Conroe, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 52 miles S of Conroe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Conroe, TX?

NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles S of Conroe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Conroe, TX?

Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 51 miles S of Conroe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Conroe, TX?

CW is on channel 3.2 from KBTX-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles WNW of Conroe. Estimated signal: good.

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

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Conroe; around 20 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 Conroe?

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Conroe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Conroe?

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 Conroe?

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 Conroe?

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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