TV channels & antenna towers in Lone Star, Texas

Lone Star has 5 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXIP-LD, 16 miles to the SW.

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Over-the-air TV in Lone Star

Lone Star is a small community of about 1,630 people in Texas. There are 5 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Lone Star, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLTV in Tyler, TX, 87 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 114 miles to the southeast.

Which way to point your antenna in Lone Star

The nearest towers around Lone Star are in different directions: KXIP-LD 233° SW (16 mi) and K15AA-D 334° NNW (16 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lone Star

The farthest of the closest towers for Lone Star is K15AA-D, 16 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

K28DJ-D, 37 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 TV stations near Lone Star

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KXIP-LDLow power16 mi 233° SWFairParis, TX
K15AA-DTranslator16 mi 334° NNWFairHugo, OK
K28DJ-DLow power37 mi 74° ENEPoorBroken Bow, OK
K22MT-DTranslator42 mi 64° ENEPoorIdabel, OK
K27MV-DTranslator60 mi 284° WNWPoorDurant, OK

How Lone Star compares with the rest of Texas

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Lone Star ranks 930th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14).

43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Paris, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lone Star: 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 334° NNW, the direction of K15AA-D, 16 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 2 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

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lone Star?

5 transmitters within 70 miles of Lone Star; around 2 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 Lone Star?

The nearest towers around Lone Star are in different directions: KXIP-LD 233° SW (16 mi) and K15AA-D 334° NNW (16 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lone Star?

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. The towers are spread over about 102° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 37 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lone Star?

K28DJ-D, 37 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Lone Star?

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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lone Star; signal estimates ignore terrain.