TV channels & antenna towers in La Paloma, Texas

La Paloma has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXFX-CD (CW), 11 miles to the ESE.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
2,903population

Network channels in La Paloma

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 11 mi122° ESE WeakBrownsville, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 11 mi298° WNW StrongHarlingen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 11 mi290° WNW StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 11 mi290° WNW GoodWeslaco, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 14 mi329° NNW GoodHarlingen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 25 mi277° W FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 25 mi277° W FairMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 25 mi277° W StrongMcAllen, TX
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 38 mi293° WNW PoorMcAllen, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 69 mi298° WNW FairRio Grande City, TX

Over-the-air TV in La Paloma

With roughly 2,900 residents, La Paloma is a town in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 16 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

12 of them are within 25 miles of La Paloma, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (KRGV-TV), NBC on channel 23 (KVEO-TV), Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 67.2 (KMBH), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM), Univision on channel 48 (KNVO) and Trinity on channel 44 (KLUJ-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 115 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (strong signal). 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 La Paloma

Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The main network towers for La Paloma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KMBH, KVEO-TV and KRGV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles northwest of La Paloma (298° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach La Paloma at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for La Paloma

The farthest main network tower for La Paloma is KVEO-TV (NBC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KMBH is only 11 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.

Other stations near La Paloma

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KSOY-LDLow power11 mi 290° WNWGoodMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power12 mi 52° NEGoodBrownsville, TX
KGBT-TVFull power12 mi 307° NWStrongHarlingen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A25 mi 277° WFairMcAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power38 mi 293° WNWPoorMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A43 mi 291° WNWWeakMcAllen, TX

How La Paloma compares with the rest of Texas

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, La Paloma ranks 607th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 San Benito, 6.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in La Paloma: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 290° WNW, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 11 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 12 stations, 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 La Paloma, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of La Paloma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in La Paloma, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of La Paloma. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in La Paloma, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 25 miles W of La Paloma. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in La Paloma, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of La Paloma. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in La Paloma, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 69 miles WNW of La Paloma. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Paloma?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of La Paloma; around 12 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 La Paloma?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The main network towers for La Paloma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in La Paloma?

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 La Paloma?

KMBH is only 11 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in La Paloma?

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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