TV channels & antenna towers in Gholson, Texas

Gholson has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXXV (ABC), 26 miles to the SSW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
26 mito the closest tower
1,076population

Network channels in Gholson

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKXXVABC25 26 mi192° SSW StrongWaco, TX
CWKNCTCW46 27 mi193° SSW GoodBelton, TX
CBSKWTX-TVCBS10 27 mi193° SSW FairWaco, TX
FOXKWKT-TVFox44 27 mi194° SSW GoodWaco, TX
NBCKCEN-TVNBC6 30 mi181° S FairTemple, TX
CWKDAFCW33 60 mi14° NNE GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 60 mi14° NNE GoodFort Worth, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 63 mi13° NNE GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 63 mi13° NNE FairDallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 63 mi13° NNE GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 63 mi13° NNE GoodFort Worth, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 63 mi13° NNE GoodLake Dallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 63 mi13° NNE GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 63 mi13° NNE GoodDallas, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 63 mi13° NNE FairArlington, TX

Over-the-air TV in Gholson

With roughly 1,080 residents, Gholson is a small community in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 1 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Gholson, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 25 (KXXV), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 44 (KWKT-TV), CW on channel 46 (KNCT), 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 Gholson

Point your antenna SSW, at about 193°. The main network towers for Gholson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KXXV, KNCT, KWTX-TV and KWKT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles south of Gholson (192° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gholson at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gholson

The farthest main network tower for Gholson is KWKT-TV (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KTVT (CBS), 60 miles north and KXAS-TV (NBC), 63 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Gholson

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KAXW-LDLow power27 mi 185° SFairMullin, TX
KZCZ-LDLow power27 mi 185° SFairCollege Station, TX
K07AAF-DLow power49 mi 347° NNWPoorCorsicana, TX
KGSW-LDLow power49 mi 352° NPoorKeene, TX
KPLE-CDClass A53 mi 216° SWPoorKilleen, TX
KTXAFull power60 mi 14° NNEGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power60 mi 14° NNEGoodIrving, TX
KERA-TVFull power60 mi 14° NNEGoodDallas, TX
KDFIFull power63 mi 13° NNEGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power63 mi 13° NNEGoodDecatur, TX
KODF-LDLow power63 mi 14° NNEPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power63 mi 14° NNEPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power63 mi 14° NNEPoorDallas, TX
KZFW-LDLow power63 mi 13° NNEPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power63 mi 13° NNEFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power63 mi 13° NNEPoorDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KTXD-TVFull power63 mi 13° NNEGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power63 mi 13° NNEPoorDallas, TX
KDTNFull power63 mi 13° NNEGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power63 mi 13° NNEPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power63 mi 13° NNEGoodParis, TX
K22OK-DLow power64 mi 145° SEPoorCalvert, TX

How Gholson compares with the rest of Texas

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Gholson ranks 128th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Waco, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gholson: 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 194° SSW, the direction of KWKT-TV (Fox), 27 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 26 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 Gholson, TX?

ABC is on channel 25 from KXXV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Gholson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Gholson, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 60 miles NNE of Gholson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Gholson, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NNE of Gholson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Gholson, TX?

Fox is on channel 44 from KWKT-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles SSW of Gholson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Gholson, TX?

CW is on channel 46 from KNCT, broadcasting from 27 miles SSW of Gholson. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Gholson; around 26 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 Gholson?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 193°. The main network towers for Gholson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Gholson?

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 CBS and NBC from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gholson?

KTVT (CBS), 60 miles north and KXAS-TV (NBC), 63 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Gholson?

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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