TV channels & antenna towers in Hughes Springs, Texas

Hughes Springs has 31 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 K14NR-D, 33 miles to the SSE.

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31TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

1,776population

Network channels in Hughes Springs

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	37 mi	100° E	Good	Texarkana, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	46 mi	118° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	46 mi	118° ESE	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	46 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	47 mi	119° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	47 mi	119° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
ABCKLTVABC	7	47 mi	227° SW	Fair	Tyler, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	48 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	54 mi	200° SSW	Good	Longview, TX
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	62 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Shreveport, LA

Over-the-air TV in Hughes Springs

Hughes Springs, Texas has a population of about 1,780. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 18 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.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Hughes Springs, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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 33 (KMSS-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 Hughes Springs

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Hughes Springs 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 46 miles southeast of Hughes Springs (118° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hughes Springs at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hughes Springs

The farthest main network tower for Hughes Springs is KMSS-TV (Fox), 47 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 Hughes Springs

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K14NR-DLow power	33 mi	157° SSE	Weak	Marshall, TX
KTEV-LDLow power	37 mi	45° NE	Weak	Texarkana, AR
KLGV-LDLow power	38 mi	188° S	Poor	Longview, TX
KLFI-CDClass A	43 mi	46° NE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	43 mi	46° NE	Poor	Texarkana, TX
KLTS-TVFull power	47 mi	118° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
K21PE-DLow power	47 mi	227° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KCEBFull power	48 mi	218° SW	Fair	Longview, TX
KVPO-LDLow power	53 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KTPN-LDLow power	58 mi	221° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KQKT-LDLow power	59 mi	221° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	59 mi	221° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K30QB-DLow power	61 mi	125° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	61 mi	125° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K27NA-DLow power	62 mi	126° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K28DJ-DLow power	65 mi	353° N	Poor	Broken Bow, OK
KDKJ-LDLow power	67 mi	220° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	67 mi	220° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	67 mi	220° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	67 mi	220° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K36MU-DLow power	67 mi	50° NE	Poor	Texarkana, AR

How Hughes Springs compares with the rest of Texas

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hughes Springs ranks 658th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Marshall, 35 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hughes Springs: 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 119° ESE, the direction of KMSS-TV (Fox), 47 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 Hughes Springs, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Hughes Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hughes Springs, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Hughes Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hughes Springs, TX?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles E of Hughes Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hughes Springs, TX?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Hughes Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hughes Springs, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Hughes Springs. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hughes Springs?

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Hughes Springs; 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 Hughes Springs?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Hughes Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hughes Springs?

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 Hughes Springs?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hughes Springs?

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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