TV channels & antenna towers in Green Valley Farms, Texas
Green Valley Farms has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNWS-LD, 3.4 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Green Valley Farms
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 11 mi | 167° SSE | Weak | Brownsville, TX |
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 15 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 16 mi | 270° W | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 17 mi | 265° W | Strong | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 17 mi | 265° W | Good | Weslaco, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 31 mi | 266° W | Fair | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 31 mi | 266° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 31 mi | 266° W | Good | McAllen, TX |
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 43 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Green Valley Farms
With roughly 1,270 residents, Green Valley Farms is a small community in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 15 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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), 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, 110 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good 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 Green Valley Farms
Point your antenna W, at about 265°. The main network towers for Green Valley Farms 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 16 miles west of Green Valley Farms (270° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Green Valley Farms at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Green Valley Farms, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Green Valley Farms
The farthest main network tower for Green Valley Farms is KVEO-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Green Valley Farms
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNWS-LDLow power | 3.4 mi | 54° NE | Good | Brownsville, TX |
| KGBT-TVFull power | 16 mi | 277° W | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 17 mi | 265° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 31 mi | 266° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 43 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
| KRZG-CDClass A | 48 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
How Green Valley Farms compares with the rest of Texas
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Green Valley Farms ranks 658th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 San Benito, 4.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Green Valley Farms: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 265° W, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 17 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 10 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 Green Valley Farms, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Green Valley Farms. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Green Valley Farms, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Green Valley Farms. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Green Valley Farms, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 31 miles W of Green Valley Farms. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Green Valley Farms, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Green Valley Farms. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Univision in Green Valley Farms, TX?
Univision is on channel 48 from KNVO, broadcasting from 31 miles W of Green Valley Farms. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Green Valley Farms?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Green Valley Farms; around 10 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 Green Valley Farms?
Point your antenna W, at about 265°. The main network towers for Green Valley Farms sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Green Valley Farms?
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 Green Valley Farms?
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 Green Valley Farms?
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
- San Benito4.4 mi
- Los Fresnos6.3 mi
- Harlingen9.7 mi
- Cameron Park Colonia12 mi
- Cameron Park12 mi
- Brownsville16 mi
- La Feria17 mi
- Mercedes22 mi
- Port Isabel22 mi
- Progreso25 mi
- Mila Doce26 mi
- Weslaco27 mi
- Raymondville28 mi
- Elsa29 mi
- Donna31 mi
- Alamo35 mi
- Murillo Colonia36 mi
- Nurillo36 mi
- San Juan37 mi
- Pharr39 mi
- Edinburg39 mi
- McAllen42 mi
- Hidalgo44 mi
- Alton North (historical)48 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Green Valley Farms; signal estimates ignore terrain.