TV channels & antenna towers in McLendon-Chisholm, Texas

McLendon-Chisholm has 39 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 KXDA-LD, 18 miles to the WNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
2,210population

Network channels in McLendon-Chisholm

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 38 mi243° WSW GoodLake Dallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 38 mi243° WSW GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 38 mi243° WSW GoodDallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 39 mi243° WSW GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 39 mi243° WSW GoodFort Worth, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 39 mi243° WSW GoodArlington, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 39 mi243° WSW GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 39 mi243° WSW FairDallas, TX
CWKDAFCW33 39 mi239° WSW GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 39 mi239° WSW GoodFort Worth, TX
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 44 mi267° W PoorFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in McLendon-Chisholm

McLendon-Chisholm is a small community of about 2,210 people in Texas. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 19 low-power. 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.

3 of them are within 25 miles of McLendon-Chisholm, 31 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 McLendon-Chisholm

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for McLendon-Chisholm sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KAZD, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KXTX-TV and KXAS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles southwest of McLendon-Chisholm (243° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach McLendon-Chisholm at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for McLendon-Chisholm

The farthest main network tower for McLendon-Chisholm is KTVT (CBS), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 McLendon-Chisholm

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KXDA-LDLow power18 mi 283° WNWFairGarland, TX
K26PS-DLow power20 mi 342° NNWFairDallas, TX
KLEG-CDClass A25 mi 260° WFairDallas, TX
KHFW-LDLow power26 mi 321° NWPoorDallas, TX
KODF-LDLow power38 mi 242° WSWPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power38 mi 242° WSWPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power38 mi 242° WSWPoorDallas, TX
KZFW-LDLow power38 mi 243° WSWPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power38 mi 243° WSWFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power38 mi 243° WSWWeakDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KTXD-TVFull power38 mi 243° WSWGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power38 mi 243° WSWWeakDallas, TX
KDTNFull power38 mi 243° WSWGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power38 mi 243° WSWPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power38 mi 243° WSWGoodParis, TX
KDFIFull power39 mi 243° WSWGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power39 mi 243° WSWGoodDecatur, TX
KERA-TVFull power39 mi 239° WSWGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power39 mi 239° WSWGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power39 mi 239° WSWGoodIrving, TX
KJJM-LDLow power42 mi 260° WPoorDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power42 mi 260° WPoorFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power42 mi 260° WPoorDallas, TX
KBFW-LDLow power56 mi 264° WPoorArlington, TX
KGSW-LDLow power63 mi 242° WSWPoorKeene, TX

How McLendon-Chisholm compares with the rest of Texas

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, McLendon-Chisholm ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Rockwall, 7.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in McLendon-Chisholm: 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 239° WSW, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 39 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 McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of McLendon-Chisholm. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of McLendon-Chisholm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of McLendon-Chisholm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of McLendon-Chisholm. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of McLendon-Chisholm. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in McLendon-Chisholm?

39 transmitters within 70 miles of McLendon-Chisholm; 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 McLendon-Chisholm?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for McLendon-Chisholm sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in McLendon-Chisholm?

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 McLendon-Chisholm?

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 McLendon-Chisholm?

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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