TV channels & antenna towers in Kennedale, Texas
Kennedale has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBFW-LD, 9.5 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Kennedale
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 12 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Arlington, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 16 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 16 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Lake Dallas, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Kennedale
Kennedale is a town of about 7,720 people in Texas. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 21 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 35 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WFAA), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 4 (KDFW), CW on channel 33 (KDAF), ION on channel 68 (KPXD-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KXTX-TV), Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-DT), MeTV on channel 55.2 (KAZD) and Trinity on channel 58 (KDTX-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 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 Kennedale
Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Kennedale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Eight network stations, KDFW, WFAA, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT and KDTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles east of Kennedale (106° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kennedale at fair strength or better, 73% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kennedale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kennedale
The farthest main network tower for Kennedale is KTVT (CBS), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Kennedale
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBFW-LDLow power | 9.5 mi | 319° NW | Weak | Arlington, TX |
| KJJM-LDLow power | 10 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 10 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 10 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Decatur, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 15 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Paris, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 16 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 16 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 16 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| K11XN-DLow power | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Weak | Mineral Wells, TX |
| K07AAE-DLow power | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Lingleville-Crowley, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Irving, TX |
| KGSW-LDLow power | 18 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Keene, TX |
| K07AAF-DLow power | 20 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Corsicana, TX |
| KLEG-CDClass A | 26 mi | 69° ENE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
How Kennedale compares with the rest of Texas
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Kennedale ranks 2nd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Mansfield, 7.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Kennedale: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 115° ESE, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 17 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 33 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 Kennedale, TX?
ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Kennedale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Kennedale, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Kennedale. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Kennedale, TX?
NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Kennedale. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Kennedale, TX?
Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Kennedale. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Kennedale, TX?
CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Kennedale. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kennedale?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Kennedale; around 33 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Kennedale?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Kennedale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kennedale?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kennedale?
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 Kennedale?
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.
TV channels in nearby Texas cities
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- Everman3.8 mi
- Rendon5.0 mi
- Mansfield7.6 mi
- Fort Worth7.7 mi
- Burleson9.1 mi
- Arlington9.2 mi
- Crowley9.2 mi
- Haltom City11 mi
- Richland Hills12 mi
- Hurst13 mi
- North Richland Hills13 mi
- River Oaks13 mi
- Benbrook14 mi
- Bedford14 mi
- Watauga15 mi
- Grand Prairie15 mi
- Euless16 mi
- White Settlement16 mi
- Joshua16 mi
- Cedar Hill16 mi
- Colleyville17 mi
- Saginaw17 mi
- Midlothian18 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Kennedale; signal estimates ignore terrain.