TV channels & antenna towers in Edcouch, Texas
Edcouch has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLUJ-TV (Trinity), 12 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Edcouch
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 15 mi | 144° SE | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 15 mi | 151° SSE | Strong | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 15 mi | 151° SSE | Good | Weslaco, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Strong | McAllen, TX |
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 17 mi | 261° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 36 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Brownsville, TX |
| TLMKTLMTelemundo | 40 | 45 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Rio Grande City, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Edcouch
With roughly 3,320 residents, Edcouch 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, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 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.
The best-placed network stations 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, 100 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 Edcouch
Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Edcouch 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 15 miles southeast of Edcouch (144° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Edcouch 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 Edcouch, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Edcouch
The farthest main network tower for Edcouch is KVEO-TV (NBC), 15 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.
KGBT-TV is only 13 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 Edcouch
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGBT-TVFull power | 13 mi | 139° SE | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 15 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 17 mi | 261° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KRZG-CDClass A | 22 mi | 265° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KNWS-LDLow power | 29 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Brownsville, TX |
How Edcouch compares with the rest of Texas
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Edcouch ranks 473rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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, 9.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Edcouch: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 151° SSE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 15 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 15 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
What channel is ABC in Edcouch, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of Edcouch. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Edcouch, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of Edcouch. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Edcouch, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Edcouch. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Edcouch, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Edcouch. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Telemundo in Edcouch, TX?
Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Edcouch. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Edcouch?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of Edcouch; around 15 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 Edcouch?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Edcouch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Edcouch?
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 Edcouch?
KGBT-TV is only 13 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 Edcouch?
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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- La Feria13 mi
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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 Edcouch; signal estimates ignore terrain.