TV channels & antenna towers in Mart, Texas
Mart has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCEN-TV (NBC), 29 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Mart
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCKCEN-TVNBC | 6 | 29 mi | 231° SW | Fair | Temple, TX |
| ABCKXXVABC | 25 | 31 mi | 243° WSW | Good | Waco, TX |
| CWKNCTCW | 46 | 32 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Belton, TX |
| CBSKWTX-TVCBS | 10 | 32 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Waco, TX |
| FOXKWKT-TVFox | 44 | 33 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Waco, TX |
| ABCKRHD-CDABC | 15 | 58 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| NBCKAGS-LDNBC | 23 | 64 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| FOXKYLE-TVFox | 28.2 | 64 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 70 mi | 354° N | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 70 mi | 354° N | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Mart
With roughly 1,910 residents, Mart is a small community in Texas. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Mart, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Waco, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Waco's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 25 (KXXV), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 6 (KCEN-TV), Fox on channel 44 (KWKT-TV) and CW on channel 46 (KNCT). 4 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 Mart
Point your antenna WSW, at about 239°. The main network towers for Mart sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KXXV, KNCT, KWTX-TV and KWKT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles southwest of Mart (243° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mart at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Mart, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Mart
The farthest main network tower for Mart is KWKT-TV (Fox), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KTVT (CBS), 70 miles north, 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 stations near Mart
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAXW-LDLow power | 30 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Mullin, TX |
| KZCZ-LDLow power | 30 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | College Station, TX |
| K22OK-DLow power | 44 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Calvert, TX |
| KPLE-CDClass A | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Killeen, TX |
| K36LD-DLow power | 66 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| KGSW-LDLow power | 66 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Keene, TX |
| K07AAF-DLow power | 67 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Corsicana, TX |
| KLNL-LDLow power | 69 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| K35PH-DLow power | 69 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| KAMU-TVFull power | 69 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | College Station, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 70 mi | 354° N | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 70 mi | 354° N | Fair | Irving, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 70 mi | 354° N | Fair | Dallas, TX |
How Mart compares with the rest of Texas
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Mart ranks 607th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Waco, 18 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Mart: 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 242° WSW, the direction of KWKT-TV (Fox), 33 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 12 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 Mart, TX?
ABC is on channel 25 from KXXV, broadcasting from 31 miles WSW of Mart. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Mart, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 70 miles N of Mart. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Mart, TX?
NBC is on channel 6 from KCEN-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Mart. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Mart, TX?
Fox is on channel 44 from KWKT-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mart. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Mart, TX?
CW is on channel 46 from KNCT, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mart. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mart?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Mart; around 12 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 Mart?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 239°. The main network towers for Mart sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Mart?
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. Picking up CBS from up to 70 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mart?
KTVT (CBS), 70 miles north, 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 Mart?
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 Mart; signal estimates ignore terrain.