TV channels & antenna towers in Farmers Branch, Texas
Farmers Branch has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLEG-CD, 11 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Farmers Branch
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 16 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 24 mi | 191° S | Strong | Arlington, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 24 mi | 190° S | Strong | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 24 mi | 190° S | Good | Dallas, TX |
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 24 mi | 190° S | Strong | Lake Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 24 mi | 190° S | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 24 mi | 190° S | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 24 mi | 191° SSW | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 24 mi | 191° SSW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 27 mi | 188° S | Good | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 27 mi | 188° S | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Farmers Branch
With roughly 32,700 residents, Farmers Branch is a town in Texas. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WFAA), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 4 (KDFW), CW on channel 33 (KDAF), ION on channel 68 (KPXD-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KXTX-TV), Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-DT), MeTV on channel 55.2 (KAZD) and Trinity on channel 58 (KDTX-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 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 Farmers Branch
Point your antenna S, at about 190°. The main network towers for Farmers Branch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Eight network stations, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KAZD and KXTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles south of Farmers Branch (191° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Farmers Branch at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Farmers Branch, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Farmers Branch
The farthest main network tower for Farmers Branch is KTVT (CBS), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Farmers Branch
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLEG-CDClass A | 11 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KXDA-LDLow power | 12 mi | 98° E | Fair | Garland, TX |
| KJJM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 17 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 17 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KHFW-LDLow power | 20 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 24 mi | 190° S | Strong | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 24 mi | 190° S | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 24 mi | 190° S | Good | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 24 mi | 190° S | Weak | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 24 mi | 190° S | Good | Paris, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 24 mi | 190° S | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 24 mi | 190° S | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 24 mi | 190° S | Fair | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 24 mi | 189° S | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 24 mi | 189° S | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 24 mi | 189° S | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 24 mi | 191° SSW | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 24 mi | 191° SSW | Strong | Decatur, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 27 mi | 188° S | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 27 mi | 188° S | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 27 mi | 188° S | Good | Irving, TX |
| K26PS-DLow power | 27 mi | 61° ENE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KBFW-LDLow power | 28 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Arlington, TX |
| K11XN-DLow power | 39 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Mineral Wells, TX |
How Farmers Branch compares with the rest of Texas
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Farmers Branch ranks 83rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Carrollton, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Farmers Branch: 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 188° S, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 27 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 28 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 Farmers Branch, TX?
ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Farmers Branch. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Farmers Branch, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Farmers Branch. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Farmers Branch, TX?
NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Farmers Branch. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Farmers Branch, TX?
Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Farmers Branch. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Farmers Branch, TX?
CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Farmers Branch. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Farmers Branch?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Farmers Branch; around 28 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 Farmers Branch?
Point your antenna S, at about 190°. The main network towers for Farmers Branch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Farmers Branch?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Farmers Branch?
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 Farmers Branch?
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
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- Coppell7.2 mi
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- Irving8.4 mi
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- Lewisville10 mi
- Grapevine11 mi
- Dallas11 mi
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- Euless12 mi
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- Flower Mound13 mi
- Grand Prairie14 mi
- Southlake14 mi
- Highland Village14 mi
- Garland15 mi
- Lake Dallas15 mi
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- Bedford15 mi
- Frisco16 mi
- Little Elm16 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 Farmers Branch; signal estimates ignore terrain.