TV channels & antenna towers in Newark, Texas

Newark has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBFW-LD, 19 miles to the SSE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
1,061population

Network channels in Newark

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 24 mi123° ESE WeakFort Worth, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 41 mi134° SE GoodArlington, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 41 mi134° SE GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 41 mi134° SE FairDallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 41 mi133° SE GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 41 mi133° SE GoodDallas, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 41 mi133° SE GoodLake Dallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 42 mi134° SE GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 42 mi134° SE GoodFort Worth, TX
CWKDAFCW33 44 mi136° SE GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 44 mi136° SE GoodFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in Newark

With roughly 1,060 residents, Newark is a small community in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 21 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Newark, 33 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Newark

Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Newark sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KPXD-TV, KDFW, WFAA, KUVN-DT and KDTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southeast of Newark (134° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Newark

The farthest main network tower for Newark is KTVT (CBS), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Newark

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KBFW-LDLow power19 mi 153° SSEWeakArlington, TX
K11XN-DLow power21 mi 183° SWeakMineral Wells, TX
K07AAE-DLow power21 mi 183° SFairLingleville-Crowley, TX
KJJM-LDLow power29 mi 128° SEWeakDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power29 mi 128° SEWeakFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power29 mi 128° SEWeakDallas, TX
K26OL-DLow power38 mi 254° WSWWeakMineral Wells, TX
KDFIFull power41 mi 134° SEGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power41 mi 134° SEGoodDecatur, TX
KTXD-TVFull power41 mi 133° SEGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power41 mi 133° SEPoorDallas, TX
KDTNFull power41 mi 133° SEGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power41 mi 133° SEPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power41 mi 133° SEGoodParis, TX
KZFW-LDLow power41 mi 133° SEPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power41 mi 133° SEFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power41 mi 133° SEPoorDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KODF-LDLow power42 mi 133° SEPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power42 mi 133° SEPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power42 mi 133° SEPoorDallas, TX
KGSW-LDLow power42 mi 168° SSEPoorKeene, TX
KLEG-CDClass A42 mi 111° ESEWeakDallas, TX
K07AAF-DLow power42 mi 173° SPoorCorsicana, TX
KERA-TVFull power44 mi 136° SEGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power44 mi 136° SEGoodFort Worth, TX

How Newark compares with the rest of Texas

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Newark ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Saginaw, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Newark: 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 136° SE, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 44 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 20 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 Newark, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Newark. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Newark, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 44 miles SE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Newark, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Newark, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Newark, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 44 miles SE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Newark; around 20 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 Newark?

Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Newark sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Newark?

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 Newark?

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 Newark?

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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