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TV channels & antenna towers in Hemphill, Texas

Hemphill has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and Fox. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVHP-LD (ABC), 27 miles to the SSW.

Open Hemphill in the live finder
11TV transmitters within 70 miles
2networks over the air
27 mito the closest tower
1,218population

Network channels in Hemphill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKVHP-LDABC29.2 27 mi199° SSW FairJasper, TX
FOXKFXL-LDFox51 54 mi272° W PoorLufkin, TX
ABCKTREABC9 57 mi276° W PoorLufkin, TX

Over-the-air TV in Hemphill

Hemphill is a small community of about 1,220 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 11 licensed TV transmitters: 1 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Hemphill, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Lufkin, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lufkin's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP-LD) and Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 92 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KETK-TV in Jacksonville, TX, 100 miles to the northwest.

Which way to point your antenna in Hemphill

Point your antenna W, at about 276°. The main network towers for Hemphill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

KTRE (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Hemphill. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hemphill

The farthest main network tower for Hemphill is KTRE (ABC), 57 miles away with a very weak 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 Hemphill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K22NI-DLow power39 mi 101° EPoorLeesville, LA
KLUF-LDLow power47 mi 272° WPoorLufkin, TX
KHTM-LDLow power47 mi 272° WPoorLufkin, TX
K36QA-DLow power47 mi 272° WPoorLufkin, TX
KLNM-LDLow power48 mi 273° WPoorLufkin, TX
KIBN-LDLow power54 mi 272° WPoorLufkin, TX
K30QV-DLow power55 mi 139° SEPoorDeridder, LA
KNCD-LDLow power57 mi 276° WPoorNacogdoches, TX

How Hemphill compares with the rest of Texas

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Hemphill ranks 973rd of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 27 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Hemphill: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 276° W, the direction of KTRE (ABC), 57 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 1 station, 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 Hemphill, TX?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP-LD, broadcasting from 27 miles SSW of Hemphill. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Hemphill, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-LD, broadcasting from 54 miles W of Hemphill. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

11 transmitters within 70 miles of Hemphill; around 1 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 Hemphill?

Point your antenna W, at about 276°. The main network towers for Hemphill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hemphill?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hemphill?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hemphill?

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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hemphill; signal estimates ignore terrain.