TV channels & antenna towers in Linden, Texas

Linden has 25 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 KTAL-TV (NBC), 22 miles to the ESE.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

1,979population

Network channels in Linden

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	22 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Texarkana, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	34 mi	132° SE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	34 mi	132° SE	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	34 mi	133° SE	Good	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	35 mi	134° SE	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	35 mi	134° SE	Good	Shreveport, LA
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	50 mi	134° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
ABCKLTVABC	7	59 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Tyler, TX
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	62 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Longview, TX

Over-the-air TV in Linden

Linden, Texas has a population of about 1,980. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 12 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.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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 Linden

Point your antenna SE, at about 127°. The main network towers for Linden 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 34 miles southeast of Linden (132° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Linden at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Linden

The farthest main network tower for Linden is KMSS-TV (Fox), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Linden

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KTEV-LDLow power	28 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Texarkana, AR
K14NR-DLow power	31 mi	185° S	Weak	Marshall, TX
KLFI-CDClass A	33 mi	29° NNE	Fair	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	33 mi	29° NNE	Weak	Texarkana, TX
KLTS-TVFull power	34 mi	132° SE	Good	Shreveport, LA
KVPO-LDLow power	42 mi	136° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KLGV-LDLow power	44 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Longview, TX
K30QB-DLow power	50 mi	136° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	50 mi	136° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K27NA-DLow power	51 mi	137° SE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K36MU-DLow power	56 mi	40° NE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
KCEBFull power	59 mi	229° SW	Weak	Longview, TX
K21PE-DLow power	59 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K28DJ-DLow power	68 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Broken Bow, OK
KTPN-LDLow power	69 mi	230° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX

How Linden compares with the rest of Texas

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Linden ranks 658th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Marshall, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Linden: 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 134° SE, the direction of KMSS-TV (Fox), 35 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 Linden, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles SE of Linden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Linden, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 34 miles SE of Linden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Linden, TX?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Linden. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Linden, TX?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles SE of Linden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Linden, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 34 miles SE of Linden. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Linden?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Linden; around 10 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 Linden?

Point your antenna SE, at about 127°. The main network towers for Linden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Linden?

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 Linden?

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 Linden?

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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