TV channels & antenna towers in Fate, Texas

Fate has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K26PS-D, 13 miles to the NNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
9,847population

Network channels in Fate

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 42 mi234° SW GoodLake Dallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 42 mi235° SW GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 42 mi235° SW GoodDallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 42 mi234° SW GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 42 mi234° SW GoodFort Worth, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 42 mi235° SW GoodArlington, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 43 mi235° SW GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 43 mi235° SW FairDallas, TX
CWKDAFCW33 43 mi231° SW GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 43 mi231° SW GoodFort Worth, TX
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 44 mi258° WSW PoorFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in Fate

Fate is a town of about 9,850 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Fate, 31 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Fate

Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Fate sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KAZD, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KXTX-TV and KXAS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles southwest of Fate (234° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fate at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fate

The farthest main network tower for Fate is KTVT (CBS), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Fate

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K26PS-DLow power13 mi 333° NNWFairDallas, TX
KXDA-LDLow power18 mi 261° WFairGarland, TX
KHFW-LDLow power21 mi 309° NWPoorDallas, TX
KLEG-CDClass A27 mi 246° WSWFairDallas, TX
KODF-LDLow power42 mi 234° SWPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power42 mi 234° SWPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power42 mi 234° SWPoorDallas, TX
KZFW-LDLow power42 mi 235° SWPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power42 mi 235° SWFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power42 mi 235° SWPoorDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KTXD-TVFull power42 mi 235° SWGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power42 mi 235° SWPoorDallas, TX
KDTNFull power42 mi 235° SWGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power42 mi 235° SWPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power42 mi 235° SWGoodParis, TX
KDFIFull power43 mi 235° SWGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power43 mi 235° SWGoodDecatur, TX
KERA-TVFull power43 mi 231° SWGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power43 mi 231° SWGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power43 mi 231° SWGoodIrving, TX
KJJM-LDLow power44 mi 251° WSWPoorDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power44 mi 251° WSWPoorFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power44 mi 251° WSWPoorDallas, TX
KBFW-LDLow power57 mi 257° WSWPoorArlington, TX
KXIP-LDLow power66 mi 42° NEPoorParis, TX

How Fate compares with the rest of Texas

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Fate ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Rockwall, 4.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fate: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 231° SW, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 43 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 22 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 Fate, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 43 miles SW of Fate. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Fate, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 43 miles SW of Fate. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Fate, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SW of Fate. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Fate, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 43 miles SW of Fate. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Fate, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 43 miles SW of Fate. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Fate; around 22 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 Fate?

Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Fate sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fate?

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 Fate?

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 Fate?

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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