TV channels & antenna towers in Converse, Texas

Converse has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRTX-LD, 6.8 miles to the SW.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.8 mito the closest tower
21,987population

Network channels in Converse

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKVDATelemundo60 16 mi167° SSE StrongSan Antonio, TX
FOXKABBFox29 16 mi170° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
TBNKHCE-TVTrinity23 16 mi167° SSE StrongSan Antonio, TX
UNIKWEX-DTUnivision41 17 mi170° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
CBSKENSCBS5 17 mi170° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
CWWOAI-TVCW4.2 17 mi170° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
ABCKSAT-TVABC12 17 mi169° SSE GoodSan Antonio, TX
IONKPXL-TVION26 45 mi279° W GoodUvalde, TX
FOXKTBCFox7 63 mi30° NNE WeakAustin, TX
CBSKEYE-TVCBS42 63 mi29° NNE FairAustin, TX
ABCKVUEABC24 63 mi29° NNE FairAustin, TX
IONKVAT-LDION17.5 64 mi29° NNE PoorAustin, TX
CWKNVACW54 64 mi29° NNE FairAustin, TX
NBCKXAN-TVNBC36 64 mi29° NNE FairAustin, TX

Over-the-air TV in Converse

With roughly 22,000 residents, Converse is a city in Texas. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 19 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 24 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to San Antonio, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Antonio's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12 (KSAT-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KENS), NBC on channel 36 (KXAN-TV), Fox on channel 29 (KABB), CW on channel 4.2 (WOAI-TV), ION on channel 26 (KPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (KVDA), Univision on channel 41 (KWEX-DT) and Trinity on channel 23 (KHCE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 5 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 Converse

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for Converse sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KVDA, KABB, KHCE-TV, KWEX-DT and KENS and others, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles south of Converse (167° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Converse at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Converse

The farthest main network tower for Converse is KSAT-TV (ABC), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

KXAN-TV (NBC), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

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 Converse

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRTX-LDTranslator6.8 mi 234° SWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KFLZ-LDLow power11 mi 191° SFairSan Antonio, TX
K17MJ-DLow power13 mi 245° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KGMM-CDClass A13 mi 245° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KSAA-LDLow power13 mi 245° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KISA-LDLow power13 mi 245° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KVDF-CDClass A13 mi 245° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KSSJ-LDLow power13 mi 245° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KQVE-LDLow power13 mi 245° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KCOR-CDClass A13 mi 237° WSWGoodSan Antonio, TX
KGSA-LDLow power13 mi 240° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KLRNFull power13 mi 190° SGoodSan Antonio, TX
KAXX-LDLow power14 mi 325° NWFairSan Antonio, TX
KVHC-LDLow power17 mi 295° WNWFairSan Antonio, TX
K25OB-DClass A17 mi 170° SFairSan Antonio, TX
KNIC-DTFull power17 mi 316° NWStrongBlanco, TX
KOBS-LDLow power18 mi 14° NNEFairSan Antonio, TX
K04SD-DLow power29 mi 102° ESEWeakNixon, TX
KHPM-CDClass A34 mi 40° NEPoorSan Marcos, TX
KMYSFull power35 mi 281° WGoodKerrville, TX
KCWXFull power46 mi 338° NNWFairFredericksburg, TX
KWTC-LDLow power55 mi 330° NNWPoorKerrville, TX
K03JE-DLow power56 mi 113° ESEPoorVictoria, TX
KTXU-LDLow power62 mi 33° NNEPoorWest Lake Hills, TX
K32OJ-DLow power63 mi 33° NNEPoorAustin, TX

How Converse compares with the rest of Texas

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Converse ranks 11th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 San Antonio, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Converse: 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 169° SSE, the direction of KSAT-TV (ABC), 17 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 32 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 Converse, TX?

ABC is on channel 12 from KSAT-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Converse. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Converse, TX?

CBS is on channel 5 from KENS, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Converse. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Converse, TX?

NBC is on channel 36 from KXAN-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNE of Converse. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Converse, TX?

Fox is on channel 29 from KABB, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Converse. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Converse, TX?

CW is on channel 4.2 from WOAI-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Converse. Estimated signal: strong.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Converse; around 32 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 Converse?

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for Converse sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Converse?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Converse?

KXAN-TV (NBC), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Converse?

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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Converse; signal estimates ignore terrain.