TV channels & antenna towers in Little Elm, Texas

Little Elm has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHFW-LD, 16 miles to the E.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
38,341population

Network channels in Little Elm

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 27 mi205° SSW WeakFort Worth, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 40 mi183° S GoodArlington, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 40 mi183° S GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 40 mi183° S GoodDallas, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 40 mi182° S GoodLake Dallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 40 mi183° S GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 40 mi183° S GoodFort Worth, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 40 mi183° S GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 40 mi183° S FairDallas, TX
CWKDAFCW33 43 mi182° S GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 43 mi182° S GoodFort Worth, TX
FOXKXIIFox12.3 61 mi7° N FairSherman, TX

Over-the-air TV in Little Elm

Little Elm, Texas has a population of about 38,300. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 19 full-power, 2 Class A, 21 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 33 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Five of the 12 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Little Elm

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Little Elm sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KAZD and KXTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles south of Little Elm (183° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Little Elm at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Little Elm

The farthest main network tower for Little Elm is KTVT (CBS), 43 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 Little Elm

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHFW-LDLow power16 mi 97° EWeakDallas, TX
KXDA-LDLow power23 mi 141° SEWeakGarland, TX
K26PS-DLow power26 mi 97° EFairDallas, TX
KLEG-CDClass A28 mi 164° SSEFairDallas, TX
KJJM-LDLow power31 mi 197° SSWWeakDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power31 mi 197° SSWWeakFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power31 mi 197° SSWWeakDallas, TX
KBFW-LDLow power37 mi 219° SWPoorArlington, TX
KTXD-TVFull power40 mi 183° SGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power40 mi 183° SPoorDallas, TX
KDTNFull power40 mi 183° SGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power40 mi 183° SPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power40 mi 183° SGoodParis, TX
KZFW-LDLow power40 mi 183° SPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power40 mi 183° SFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power40 mi 183° SPoorDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KDFIFull power40 mi 183° SGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power40 mi 183° SGoodDecatur, TX
KODF-LDLow power40 mi 182° SPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power40 mi 182° SPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power40 mi 182° SPoorDallas, TX
KERA-TVFull power43 mi 182° SGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power43 mi 182° SGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power43 mi 182° SGoodIrving, TX
K11XN-DLow power46 mi 226° SWPoorMineral Wells, TX

How Little Elm compares with the rest of Texas

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Little Elm ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Frisco, 6.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Little Elm: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 182° S, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 43 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 22 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 Little Elm, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 40 miles S of Little Elm. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Little Elm, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 43 miles S of Little Elm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Little Elm, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles S of Little Elm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Little Elm, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 40 miles S of Little Elm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Little Elm, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 43 miles S of Little Elm. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Little Elm?

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Little Elm; around 22 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 Little Elm?

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Little Elm sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Little Elm?

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 Little Elm?

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 Little Elm?

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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