TV channels & antenna towers in Donna, Texas

Donna has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTFV-CD, 5.7 miles to the S.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
5.7 mito the closest tower
16,523population

Network channels in Donna

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKCWT-CDCW21 5.7 mi187° S GoodLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 5.7 mi187° S GoodMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 5.7 mi187° S StrongMcAllen, TX
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 13 mi298° WNW FairMcAllen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 14 mi110° ESE StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 14 mi110° ESE GoodWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 15 mi103° ESE StrongHarlingen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 17 mi79° E GoodHarlingen, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 36 mi113° ESE PoorBrownsville, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 44 mi303° WNW GoodRio Grande City, TX

Over-the-air TV in Donna

Donna is a city of about 16,500 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 16 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 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, 109 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 Donna

Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Donna sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KVEO-TV, KRGV-TV and KMBH, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles east of Donna (110° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Donna at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Donna

The farthest main network tower for Donna is KVEO-TV (NBC), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KNVO is only 5.7 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 Donna

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTFV-CDClass A5.7 mi 187° SGoodMcAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power13 mi 298° WNWFairMcAllen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power14 mi 110° ESEFairMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power14 mi 96° EStrongHarlingen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A18 mi 292° WNWFairMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power33 mi 92° EWeakBrownsville, TX

How Donna compares with the rest of Texas

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Donna ranks 514th of 1,039 places in Texas: the same as the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 5.7 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 Weslaco, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Donna: 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 110° ESE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 14 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 14 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 Donna, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Donna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Donna, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Donna. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Donna, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 5.7 miles S of Donna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Donna, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Donna. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Donna, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 44 miles WNW of Donna. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Donna; around 14 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 Donna?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Donna sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Donna?

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 Donna?

KNVO is only 5.7 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 Donna?

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

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