TV channels & antenna towers in Hawkins, Texas

Hawkins, Texas has a population of about 1,290. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 11 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Tyler, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tyler's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KLTV), NBC on channel 56 (KETK-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 19.2 (KYTX) and ION on channel 33.2 (KPKN-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 74 miles to the east. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Hawkins are in different directions: ABC 195° SSW (3.5 mi), NBC 190° S (37 mi) and Fox 147° SSE (27 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hawkins at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

The farthest main network tower for Hawkins is KETK-TV (NBC), 37 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.

KLTV is only 3.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Hawkins ranks 706th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 3.5 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 Tyler, 17 miles away.