TV channels & antenna towers in Dickens, Texas
Dickens has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K35EM-D, 56 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Dickens
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKJTV-TVFox | 34 | 58 mi | 265° W | Weak | Lubbock, TX |
| CBSKLBK-TVCBS | 13 | 60 mi | 264° W | Weak | Lubbock, TX |
| ABCKAMCABC | 28 | 60 mi | 264° W | Weak | Lubbock, TX |
| NBCKCBDNBC | 11 | 60 mi | 262° W | Fair | Lubbock, TX |
| TLMKXTQ-CDTelemundo | 46 | 60 mi | 262° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| CWKLCW-TVCW | 22 | 60 mi | 262° W | Weak | Wolfforth, TX |
| FOXKJTV-CDFox | 34 | 60 mi | 262° W | Poor | Wolfforth, TX |
| MeTVKLBB-LDMeTV | 48.1 | 60 mi | 262° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Dickens
Dickens is a small community of about 255 people in Texas. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 8 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Dickens, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Lubbock, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lubbock's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 28 (KAMC), CBS on channel 13 (KLBK-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KCBD), Fox on channel 34 (KJTV-TV), CW on channel 22 (KLCW-TV), Telemundo on channel 46 (KXTQ-CD) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (KLBB-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 3 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 Dickens
Point your antenna W, at about 264°. The main network towers for Dickens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KCBD, KXTQ-CD, KLCW-TV and KJTV-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 60 miles west of Dickens (262° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
KAMC (ABC), KLBK-TV (CBS), KCBD (NBC) and KJTV-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Dickens. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Dickens
The farthest main network tower for Dickens is KCBD (NBC), 60 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Dickens
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K35EM-DTranslator | 56 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Quitaque, TX |
| K22JR-DTranslator | 56 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K24IX-DTranslator | 56 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K26JR-DTranslator | 56 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K28KV-DTranslator | 56 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| KPTB-DTFull power | 57 mi | 266° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| K34NB-DLow power | 57 mi | 266° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| K18NO-DLow power | 57 mi | 266° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| KPCB-DTFull power | 58 mi | 184° S | Poor | Snyder, TX |
| K32OV-DLow power | 59 mi | 263° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| KNKC-LDLow power | 59 mi | 263° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| KABI-LDLow power | 60 mi | 184° S | Poor | Snyder, TX |
| KBZO-LDLow power | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| K13ZQ-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| KMYL-LDLow power | 60 mi | 262° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| K26PJ-DLow power | 60 mi | 262° W | Poor | Lubbock, TX |
| KTTZ-TVFull power | 61 mi | 268° W | Weak | Lubbock, TX |
| K14QV-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K23DE-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K18MD-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K25CQ-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K16LY-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K21IR-DTranslator | 66 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Childress, TX |
How Dickens compares with the rest of Texas
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Dickens ranks 973rd of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 58 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Dickens: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 262° W, the direction of KCBD (NBC), 60 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 1 station, 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 Dickens, TX?
ABC is on channel 28 from KAMC, broadcasting from 60 miles W of Dickens. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Dickens, TX?
CBS is on channel 13 from KLBK-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles W of Dickens. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is NBC in Dickens, TX?
NBC is on channel 11 from KCBD, broadcasting from 60 miles W of Dickens. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Dickens, TX?
Fox is on channel 34 from KJTV-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles W of Dickens. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Dickens, TX?
CW is on channel 22 from KLCW-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles W of Dickens. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dickens?
31 transmitters within 70 miles of Dickens; around 1 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 Dickens?
Point your antenna W, at about 264°. The main network towers for Dickens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Dickens?
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 Dickens?
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 Dickens?
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 Dickens; signal estimates ignore terrain.