TV channels & antenna towers in Milam, Texas

Milam has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and Fox. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVHP-LD (ABC), 33 miles to the SSW.

Open Milam in the live finder

11TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

1,480population

Network channels in Milam

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKVHP-LDABC	29.2	33 mi	195° SSW	Weak	Jasper, TX
FOXKFXL-LDFox	51	55 mi	265° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
ABCKTREABC	9	56 mi	269° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX

Over-the-air TV in Milam

Milam, Texas has a population of about 1,480. There are 11 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Lufkin, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lufkin's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP-LD) and Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 86 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KETK-TV in Jacksonville, TX, 97 miles to the northwest.

Which way to point your antenna in Milam

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Milam sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

KTRE (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Milam. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Milam

The farthest main network tower for Milam is KTRE (ABC), 56 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Milam

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K22NI-DLow power	40 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Leesville, LA
KLUF-LDLow power	48 mi	264° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KHTM-LDLow power	48 mi	264° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
K36QA-DLow power	48 mi	264° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KLNM-LDLow power	48 mi	265° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KIBN-LDLow power	54 mi	265° W	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KNCD-LDLow power	56 mi	269° W	Poor	Nacogdoches, TX
K30QV-DLow power	60 mi	143° SE	Poor	Deridder, LA

How Milam compares with the rest of Texas

With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Milam ranks 1,012th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Nacogdoches, 49 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Milam: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 269° W, the direction of KTRE (ABC), 56 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 0 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 Milam, TX?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP-LD, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Milam. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Milam, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-LD, broadcasting from 55 miles W of Milam. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

11 transmitters within 70 miles of Milam; around 0 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Milam?

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Milam sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Milam?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Milam?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Milam?

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 Milam; signal estimates ignore terrain.