TV channels & antenna towers in Dublin, Texas
Dublin has 8 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K12XA-D, 1.1 miles to the NNW.
Over-the-air TV in Dublin
Dublin is a town of about 3,660 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 8 licensed TV transmitters: 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Dublin, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KXXV in Waco, TX, 80 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTAB-TV in Abilene, TX, 75 miles to the west.
Which way to point your antenna in Dublin
Point your antenna N, at about 357°. The nearest towers for Dublin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Dublin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Dublin
The farthest of the closest towers for Dublin is K22NR-D, 13 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KIDU-LD, 48 miles west, 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.
K12XA-D is only 1.1 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 TV stations near Dublin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K12XA-DLow power | 1.1 mi | 346° NNW | Strong | Abilene, TX |
| K22NR-DLow power | 13 mi | 7° N | Fair | Stephenville, TX |
| KIDU-LDTranslator | 48 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Brownwood, TX |
| K26OL-DLow power | 55 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Mineral Wells, TX |
| K07AAF-DLow power | 59 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Corsicana, TX |
| KGSW-LDLow power | 63 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Keene, TX |
| K11XN-DLow power | 64 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Mineral Wells, TX |
| K07AAE-DLow power | 64 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Lingleville-Crowley, TX |
How Dublin compares with the rest of Texas
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Dublin ranks 930th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14).
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Stephenville, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Dublin: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 7° N, the direction of K22NR-D, 13 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 2 stations, 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dublin?
8 transmitters within 70 miles of Dublin; around 2 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 Dublin?
Point your antenna N, at about 357°. The nearest towers for Dublin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Dublin?
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. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dublin?
KIDU-LD, 48 miles west, 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 Dublin?
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 Dublin; signal estimates ignore terrain.