TV channels & antenna towers in Hallsville, Texas

Hallsville has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLGV-LD, 9.7 miles to the WSW.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
9.7 mito the closest tower
4,065population

Network channels in Hallsville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKFXK-TVFox51 28 mi233° SW GoodLongview, TX
IONKPKN-LDION33.2 33 mi264° W WeakTyler, TX
ABCKLTVABC7 38 mi274° W FairTyler, TX
FOXKMSS-TVFox33 39 mi73° ENE GoodShreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION45.3 39 mi73° ENE GoodShreveport, LA
CBSKSLACBS12 39 mi72° ENE GoodShreveport, LA
ABCKTBS-TVABC3 39 mi71° ENE GoodShreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW21 39 mi71° ENE GoodMinden, LA
NBCKTAL-TVNBC6 43 mi50° NE GoodTexarkana, TX
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo19 48 mi89° E PoorShreveport, LA
CWKYTXCW19.2 51 mi216° SW GoodNacogdoches, TX
NBCKETK-TVNBC56 53 mi235° SW GoodJacksonville, TX

Over-the-air TV in Hallsville

With roughly 4,070 residents, Hallsville is a town in Texas. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 3 Class A and 18 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Five of the 12 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ), ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 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 Hallsville

The main network towers around Hallsville are in different directions: ABC 71° ENE (39 mi), CBS 72° ENE (39 mi), NBC 50° NE (43 mi) and Fox 233° SW (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, KMSS-TV, KSHV-TV, KSLA, KTBS-TV and KPXJ, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles east of Hallsville (73° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hallsville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hallsville

The farthest main network tower for Hallsville is KTAL-TV (NBC), 43 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 Hallsville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KLGV-LDLow power9.7 mi 247° WSWFairLongview, TX
K14NR-DLow power10 mi 68° ENEGoodMarshall, TX
KCEBFull power33 mi 264° WFairLongview, TX
K21PE-DLow power38 mi 274° WWeakTyler, TX
KLTS-TVFull power40 mi 72° ENEGoodShreveport, LA
KVPO-LDLow power41 mi 83° EPoorShreveport, LA
KTPN-LDLow power42 mi 257° WSWPoorTyler, TX
KQKT-LDLow power44 mi 256° WSWPoorTyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power44 mi 256° WSWPoorTyler, TX
K27NA-DLow power47 mi 92° EPoorShreveport, LA
K30QB-DLow power47 mi 91° EPoorShreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A47 mi 91° EPoorShreveport, LA
KDKJ-LDLow power49 mi 250° WSWPoorTyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power49 mi 250° WSWPoorTyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power49 mi 250° WSWPoorTyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power49 mi 250° WSWPoorTyler, TX
K25LG-DLow power53 mi 235° SWPoorTyler, TX
K31PR-DLow power60 mi 212° SSWPoorAlto, TX
KTEV-LDLow power65 mi 21° NNEPoorTexarkana, AR
KLFI-CDClass A70 mi 24° NNEPoorTexarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power70 mi 24° NNEPoorTexarkana, TX

How Hallsville compares with the rest of Texas

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Hallsville ranks 514th of 1,039 places in Texas: the same as the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Longview, 9.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hallsville: 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 50° NE, the direction of KTAL-TV (NBC), 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 14 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 Hallsville, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Hallsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hallsville, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Hallsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hallsville, TX?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NE of Hallsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hallsville, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXK-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Hallsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hallsville, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Hallsville. Estimated signal: good.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Hallsville; around 14 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 Hallsville?

The main network towers around Hallsville are in different directions: ABC 71° ENE (39 mi), CBS 72° ENE (39 mi), NBC 50° NE (43 mi) and Fox 233° SW (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hallsville?

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. The towers are spread over about 183° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hallsville?

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 Hallsville?

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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