TV channels & antenna towers in Las Palmas II, Texas

Las Palmas II 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 KLUJ-TV (Trinity), 2.8 miles to the WNW.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
2.8 mito the closest tower
1,605population

Network channels in Las Palmas II

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 2.8 mi292° WNW StrongHarlingen, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 7.7 mi223° SW StrongHarlingen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 9.4 mi222° SW StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 9.4 mi222° SW GoodWeslaco, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 21 mi141° SE WeakBrownsville, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 22 mi249° WSW FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 22 mi249° WSW FairMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 22 mi249° WSW StrongMcAllen, TX
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 31 mi277° W WeakMcAllen, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 61 mi291° WNW GoodRio Grande City, TX

Over-the-air TV in Las Palmas II

Las Palmas II is a small community of about 1,610 people in Texas. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 Las Palmas II, 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, 104 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Las Palmas II

Point your antenna SW, at about 222°. The main network towers for Las Palmas II 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 7.7 miles southwest of Las Palmas II (223° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Las Palmas II 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 Las Palmas II, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Las Palmas II

The farthest main network tower for Las Palmas II is KVEO-TV (NBC), 9.4 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.

KLUJ-TV is only 2.8 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 Las Palmas II

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KGBT-TVFull power6.4 mi 235° SWStrongHarlingen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power9.4 mi 222° SWGoodMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power14 mi 104° ESEFairBrownsville, TX
KTFV-CDClass A22 mi 249° WSWFairMcAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power31 mi 277° WWeakMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A36 mi 277° WWeakMcAllen, TX

How Las Palmas II compares with the rest of Texas

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Las Palmas II ranks 607th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 2.8 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 Harlingen, 2.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Las Palmas II: 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 222° SW, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 9.4 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 Las Palmas II, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles SW of Las Palmas II. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Las Palmas II, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles SW of Las Palmas II. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Las Palmas II, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 22 miles WSW of Las Palmas II. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Las Palmas II, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 7.7 miles SW of Las Palmas II. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Las Palmas II, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 61 miles WNW of Las Palmas II. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Las Palmas II?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Las Palmas II; 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 Las Palmas II?

Point your antenna SW, at about 222°. The main network towers for Las Palmas II sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Las Palmas II?

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 Las Palmas II?

KLUJ-TV is only 2.8 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 Las Palmas II?

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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