TV channels & antenna towers in North Alamo, Texas

North Alamo has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KJST-LD, 6.9 miles to the WNW.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.9 mito the closest tower
3,235population

Network channels in North Alamo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 6.9 mi293° WNW GoodMcAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 9.8 mi155° SSE GoodLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 9.8 mi155° SSE GoodMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 9.8 mi155° SSE StrongMcAllen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 20 mi114° ESE StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 20 mi114° ESE GoodWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 20 mi109° ESE StrongHarlingen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 22 mi90° E FairHarlingen, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 38 mi303° WNW GoodRio Grande City, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 42 mi115° ESE PoorBrownsville, TX

Over-the-air TV in North Alamo

With roughly 3,240 residents, North Alamo is a town in Texas. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

13 of them are within 25 miles of North Alamo, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (KRGV-TV), NBC on channel 23 (KVEO-TV), Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 67.2 (KMBH), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM), Univision on channel 48 (KNVO) and Trinity on channel 44 (KLUJ-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 107 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in North Alamo

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for North Alamo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KVEO-TV, KRGV-TV and KMBH, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles southeast of North Alamo (114° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Alamo at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for North Alamo

The farthest main network tower for North Alamo is KVEO-TV (NBC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KNVO is only 9.8 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 North Alamo

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KJST-LDLow power6.9 mi 293° WNWFairMcAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A9.8 mi 155° SSEGoodMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A12 mi 286° WNWGoodMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power20 mi 104° ESEStrongHarlingen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power20 mi 114° ESEFairMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power38 mi 97° EWeakBrownsville, TX

How North Alamo compares with the rest of Texas

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, North Alamo ranks 514th of 1,039 places in Texas: the same as the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 6.9 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is San Juan, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in North Alamo: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 114° ESE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 20 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 14 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 North Alamo, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of North Alamo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in North Alamo, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of North Alamo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in North Alamo, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SSE of North Alamo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in North Alamo, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of North Alamo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in North Alamo, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 38 miles WNW of North Alamo. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Alamo?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of North Alamo; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 North Alamo?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for North Alamo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in North Alamo?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Alamo?

KNVO is only 9.8 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 North Alamo?

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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