TV channels & antenna towers in DeCordova, Texas

DeCordova has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K07AAF-D, 17 miles to the E.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
2,855population

Network channels in DeCordova

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 42 mi51° NE PoorFort Worth, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 43 mi75° ENE GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 43 mi75° ENE FairDallas, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 43 mi75° ENE GoodArlington, TX
CWKDAFCW33 44 mi79° E GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 44 mi79° E GoodFort Worth, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 44 mi75° ENE GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 44 mi75° ENE GoodDallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 44 mi76° ENE GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 44 mi76° ENE GoodFort Worth, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 44 mi75° ENE GoodLake Dallas, TX

Over-the-air TV in DeCordova

DeCordova is a town of about 2,860 people in Texas. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of DeCordova, 34 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WFAA), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 4 (KDFW), CW on channel 33 (KDAF), ION on channel 68 (KPXD-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KXTX-TV), Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-DT), MeTV on channel 55.2 (KAZD) and Trinity on channel 58 (KDTX-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 DeCordova

Point your antenna ENE, at about 76°. The main network towers for DeCordova sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KDFW, WFAA, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT and KDTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles east of DeCordova (75° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach DeCordova at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for DeCordova

The farthest main network tower for DeCordova is KXAS-TV (NBC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 DeCordova

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K07AAF-DLow power17 mi 99° EFairCorsicana, TX
KGSW-LDLow power21 mi 94° EFairKeene, TX
K11XN-DLow power21 mi 31° NNEWeakMineral Wells, TX
K07AAE-DLow power21 mi 31° NNEFairLingleville-Crowley, TX
KBFW-LDLow power31 mi 43° NEPoorArlington, TX
K26OL-DLow power38 mi 321° NWWeakMineral Wells, TX
K22NR-DLow power38 mi 253° WSWWeakStephenville, TX
KJJM-LDLow power41 mi 59° ENEPoorDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power41 mi 59° ENEPoorFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power41 mi 59° ENEPoorDallas, TX
KDFIFull power43 mi 75° ENEGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power43 mi 75° ENEGoodDecatur, TX
KTXAFull power44 mi 79° EGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power44 mi 79° EGoodIrving, TX
KERA-TVFull power44 mi 79° EGoodDallas, TX
KTXD-TVFull power44 mi 75° ENEGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power44 mi 75° ENEPoorDallas, TX
KDTNFull power44 mi 75° ENEGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power44 mi 75° ENEPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power44 mi 75° ENEGoodParis, TX
KZFW-LDLow power44 mi 75° ENEPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power44 mi 75° ENEFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power44 mi 75° ENEPoorDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KODF-LDLow power44 mi 76° ENEPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power44 mi 76° ENEPoorDallas, TX

How DeCordova compares with the rest of Texas

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, DeCordova ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Cleburne, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in DeCordova: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 76° ENE, the direction of KXAS-TV (NBC), 44 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 22 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 DeCordova, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of DeCordova. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in DeCordova, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 44 miles E of DeCordova. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in DeCordova, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles ENE of DeCordova. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in DeCordova, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of DeCordova. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in DeCordova, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 44 miles E of DeCordova. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of DeCordova; around 22 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 DeCordova?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 76°. The main network towers for DeCordova sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in DeCordova?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in DeCordova?

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 DeCordova?

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 DeCordova; signal estimates ignore terrain.