TV channels & antenna towers in Gilmer, Texas

Gilmer has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLTV (ABC), 21 miles to the SW.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

5,187population

Network channels in Gilmer

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLTVABC	7	21 mi	231° SW	Good	Tyler, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	22 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Tyler, TX
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	32 mi	181° S	Good	Longview, TX
NBCKETK-TVNBC	56	51 mi	205° SSW	Good	Jacksonville, TX
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	56 mi	77° ENE	Good	Texarkana, TX
CWKYTXCW	19.2	57 mi	188° S	Good	Nacogdoches, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	59 mi	93° E	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	59 mi	93° E	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	59 mi	93° E	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	59 mi	94° E	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	59 mi	94° E	Fair	Shreveport, LA

Over-the-air TV in Gilmer

Gilmer is a town of about 5,190 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 1 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Gilmer, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 56 (KETK-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 19.2 (KYTX) and ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV). 2 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 Gilmer

The main network towers around Gilmer are in different directions: ABC 93° E (59 mi), CBS 93° E (59 mi), NBC 205° SSW (51 mi) and Fox 181° S (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, KTBS-TV, KPXJ, KSLA, KMSS-TV and KSHV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 59 miles east of Gilmer (93° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gilmer at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gilmer

The farthest main network tower for Gilmer is KSLA (CBS), 59 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Gilmer

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K21PE-DLow power	21 mi	231° SW	Fair	Tyler, TX
KCEBFull power	22 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Longview, TX
KLGV-LDLow power	23 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Longview, TX
KTPN-LDLow power	32 mi	217° SW	Weak	Tyler, TX
K14NR-DLow power	33 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Marshall, TX
KQKT-LDLow power	33 mi	219° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	33 mi	219° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KDKJ-LDLow power	41 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	41 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	41 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	41 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K25LG-DLow power	51 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KLTS-TVFull power	59 mi	93° E	Fair	Shreveport, LA
KTEV-LDLow power	63 mi	45° NE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
KVPO-LDLow power	63 mi	99° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K31PR-DLow power	67 mi	188° S	Poor	Alto, TX
KLFI-CDClass A	69 mi	45° NE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	69 mi	45° NE	Poor	Texarkana, TX

How Gilmer compares with the rest of Texas

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Gilmer ranks 473rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Longview, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gilmer: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 93° E, the direction of KSLA (CBS), 59 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 Gilmer, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles E of Gilmer. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Gilmer, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 59 miles E of Gilmer. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Gilmer, TX?

NBC is on channel 56 from KETK-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Gilmer. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Gilmer, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXK-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles S of Gilmer. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Gilmer, TX?

CW is on channel 19.2 from KYTX, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Gilmer. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Gilmer; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Gilmer?

What kind of antenna do I need in Gilmer?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 113° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gilmer?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Gilmer?

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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