TV channels & antenna towers in Nederland, Texas

Nederland has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and Trinity. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KGEW-LD, 3.5 miles to the E.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
3.5 mito the closest tower
17,196population

Network channels in Nederland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKFDMCW6.2 11 mi4° N StrongBeaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity34 15 mi20° NNE StrongBeaumont, TX
ABCKBMTABC12 16 mi23° NNE GoodBeaumont, TX
ABCKVHPABC29.2 33 mi49° NE GoodLake Charles, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo19.3 44 mi67° ENE PoorLake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS17 44 mi67° ENE PoorLake Charles, LA
CWKPLCCW7.2 66 mi64° ENE WeakLake Charles, LA
ABCKVHP-LDABC29.2 69 mi0° N PoorJasper, TX

Over-the-air TV in Nederland

With roughly 17,200 residents, Nederland is a town in Texas. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Nederland, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), CW on channel 6.2 (KFDM), Telemundo on channel 19.3 (KWWE-LD) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPRC-TV in Houston, TX, 95 miles to the west. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRIV in Houston, TX, 94 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Nederland

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Nederland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KITU-TV and KBMT, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles north of Nederland (20° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Nederland at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nederland

The farthest main network tower for Nederland is KVHP (ABC), 33 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.

KFDM is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Nederland

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KGEW-LDLow power3.5 mi 87° EGoodPort Arthur, TX
KULC-LDLow power3.5 mi 87° EGoodPort Arthur, TX
K02RA-DLow power3.5 mi 87° EWeakBeaumont, TX
KJYK-LDLow power3.5 mi 87° EGoodBeaumont, TX
K20OM-DLow power9.0 mi 302° WNWWeakBeaumont, TX
K34LK-DLow power9.0 mi 302° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
KAOB-LDLow power9.6 mi 347° NNWFairBeaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power9.6 mi 347° NNWFairBeaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power9.6 mi 347° NNWFairBeaumont, TX
KUMY-LDLow power9.8 mi 319° NWFairBeaumont, TX
K28QM-DLow power11 mi 305° NWWeakBeaumont, TX
K10RT-DLow power11 mi 305° NWWeakBeaumont, TX
KBTV-TVFull power13 mi 2° NStrongPort Arthur, TX
KOPS-LDLow power13 mi 325° NWFairBeaumont, TX
K36ID-DLow power16 mi 23° NNEFairBeaumont, TX
K32PB-DLow power33 mi 49° NEWeakLake Charles, LA
KFAM-CDClass A44 mi 67° ENEPoorLake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power49 mi 65° ENEPoorLake Charles, LA
KLTL-TVFull power66 mi 64° ENEWeakLake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power70 mi 40° NEPoorDeridder, LA

How Nederland compares with the rest of Texas

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Nederland ranks 473rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Port Arthur, 6.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nederland: 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 49° NE, the direction of KVHP (ABC), 33 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 15 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 Nederland, TX?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP, broadcasting from 33 miles NE of Nederland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Nederland, TX?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 44 miles ENE of Nederland. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Nederland, TX?

CW is on channel 6.2 from KFDM, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Nederland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Nederland, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 19.3 from KWWE-LD, broadcasting from 44 miles ENE of Nederland. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Nederland; around 15 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 Nederland?

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Nederland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nederland?

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 Nederland?

KFDM is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Nederland?

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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