TV channels & antenna towers in Hooks, Texas

Hooks has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTEV-LD, 9.0 miles to the SE.

Open Hooks in the live finder

15TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

9.0 mito the closest tower

2,744population

Network channels in Hooks

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	42 mi	157° SSE	Good	Texarkana, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	58 mi	159° SSE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	58 mi	159° SSE	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	58 mi	159° SSE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	59 mi	160° SSE	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	59 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Shreveport, LA

Over-the-air TV in Hooks

With roughly 2,740 residents, Hooks is a town in Texas. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 33 (KMSS-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ) and ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV). 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 Hooks

Point your antenna SSE, at about 159°. The main network towers for Hooks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KTBS-TV, KPXJ, KSLA, KMSS-TV and KSHV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 58 miles south of Hooks (159° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hooks at fair strength or better, 83% 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 Hooks, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hooks

The farthest main network tower for Hooks is KMSS-TV (Fox), 59 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Hooks

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KTEV-LDLow power	9.0 mi	133° SE	Good	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	12 mi	102° ESE	Good	Texarkana, TX
KLFI-CDClass A	12 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Texarkana, AR
K36MU-DLow power	34 mi	71° ENE	Weak	Texarkana, AR
K28DJ-DLow power	42 mi	320° NW	Poor	Broken Bow, OK
K22MT-DTranslator	48 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Idabel, OK
KLTS-TVFull power	58 mi	159° SSE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K14NR-DLow power	63 mi	186° S	Poor	Marshall, TX
KVPO-LDLow power	66 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Shreveport, LA

How Hooks compares with the rest of Texas

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hooks ranks 658th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Texarkana, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hooks: 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 160° SSE, the direction of KMSS-TV (Fox), 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 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 Hooks, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Hooks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hooks, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Hooks. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hooks, TX?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Hooks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hooks, TX?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SSE of Hooks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hooks, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Hooks. Estimated signal: good.

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Hooks; around 10 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 Hooks?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 159°. The main network towers for Hooks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hooks?

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 Hooks?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hooks?

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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