TV channels & antenna towers in Doolittle, Texas

Doolittle 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 KJST-LD, 9.8 miles to the SW.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
9.8 mito the closest tower
2,769population

Network channels in Doolittle

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 9.8 mi227° SW FairMcAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 19 mi170° S FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 19 mi170° S FairMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 19 mi170° S StrongMcAllen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 23 mi114° ESE FairHarlingen, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 24 mi131° SE GoodHarlingen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 25 mi135° SE StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 25 mi135° SE GoodWeslaco, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 35 mi289° WNW GoodRio Grande City, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 46 mi126° SE PoorBrownsville, TX

Over-the-air TV in Doolittle

With roughly 2,770 residents, Doolittle is a town in Texas. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 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 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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, 98 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 Doolittle

Point your antenna SE, at about 135°. The main network towers for Doolittle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KMBH, KVEO-TV and KRGV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles southeast of Doolittle (131° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Doolittle

The farthest main network tower for Doolittle is KVEO-TV (NBC), 25 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Doolittle

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KJST-LDLow power9.8 mi 227° SWFairMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A14 mi 245° WSWFairMcAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A19 mi 170° SFairMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power23 mi 128° SEStrongHarlingen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power25 mi 135° SEFairMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power40 mi 111° ESEPoorBrownsville, TX

How Doolittle compares with the rest of Texas

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Doolittle ranks 514th of 1,039 places in Texas: the same as the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 9.8 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 Edinburg, 4.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Doolittle: 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 135° SE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 25 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 Doolittle, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SE of Doolittle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Doolittle, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SE of Doolittle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Doolittle, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Doolittle. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Doolittle, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 24 miles SE of Doolittle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Doolittle, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 35 miles WNW of Doolittle. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Doolittle; 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 Doolittle?

Point your antenna SE, at about 135°. The main network towers for Doolittle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Doolittle?

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 Doolittle?

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 Doolittle?

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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