TV channels & antenna towers in Laguna Heights, Texas
Laguna Heights has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNWS-LD, 17 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Laguna Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 18 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Brownsville, TX |
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 34 mi | 286° WNW | Fair | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 35 mi | 275° W | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 36 mi | 272° W | Good | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 36 mi | 272° W | Fair | Weslaco, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 50 mi | 271° W | Poor | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 50 mi | 271° W | Poor | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 50 mi | 271° W | Good | McAllen, TX |
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 62 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Laguna Heights
Laguna Heights, Texas has a population of about 3,490. There are 15 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Laguna Heights, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 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), 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 Univision (good 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 Laguna Heights
Point your antenna W, at about 272°. The main network towers for Laguna Heights 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 35 miles west of Laguna Heights (275° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Laguna Heights at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Laguna Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Laguna Heights
The farthest main network tower for Laguna Heights is KVEO-TV (NBC), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Laguna Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNWS-LDLow power | 17 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Brownsville, TX |
| KGBT-TVFull power | 36 mi | 278° W | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 36 mi | 272° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 50 mi | 271° W | Poor | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 62 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
| KRZG-CDClass A | 67 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
How Laguna Heights compares with the rest of Texas
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Laguna Heights ranks 767th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Brownsville, 20 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Laguna Heights: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 272° W, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 36 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 7 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 Laguna Heights, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles W of Laguna Heights. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Laguna Heights, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles W of Laguna Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Laguna Heights, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Laguna Heights. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CW in Laguna Heights, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 35 miles W of Laguna Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Univision in Laguna Heights, TX?
Univision is on channel 48 from KNVO, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Laguna Heights. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Laguna Heights?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Laguna Heights; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Laguna Heights?
Point your antenna W, at about 272°. The main network towers for Laguna Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Laguna Heights?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Laguna Heights?
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 Laguna Heights?
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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- Laureles15 mi
- Cameron Park Colonia16 mi
- Cameron Park16 mi
- South Point17 mi
- Olmito18 mi
- Rancho Viejo19 mi
- Green Valley Farms19 mi
- Brownsville20 mi
- Rio Hondo23 mi
- San Benito24 mi
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz24 mi
- La Paloma26 mi
- Harlingen28 mi
- La Feria36 mi
- Mercedes41 mi
- Raymondville43 mi
- Progreso44 mi
- Mila Doce45 mi
- Weslaco46 mi
- Elsa48 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 Laguna Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.