TV channels & antenna towers in Oyster Creek, Texas

Oyster Creek has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHOU (CBS), 40 miles to the NNW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
40 mito the closest tower
1,132population

Network channels in Oyster Creek

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSKHOUCBS11 40 mi345° NNW FairHouston, TX
IONKPXB-TVION49 40 mi345° NNW GoodConroe, TX
MeTVKYAZMeTV51.1 40 mi345° NNW GoodKaty, TX
UNIKXLN-DTUnivision45 40 mi345° NNW GoodRosenberg, TX
CWKIAHCW39 40 mi346° NNW GoodHouston, TX
NBCKPRC-TVNBC2 40 mi346° NNW GoodHouston, TX
ABCKTRK-TVABC13 41 mi346° NNW FairHouston, TX
FOXKRIVFox26 41 mi346° NNW GoodHouston, TX
TBNKETH-TVTrinity14 41 mi345° NNW GoodHouston, TX
TLMKTMDTelemundo47 41 mi345° NNW GoodGalveston, TX

Over-the-air TV in Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek is a small community of about 1,130 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 2 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Oyster Creek, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 39 (KIAH), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 7 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 Oyster Creek

Point your antenna NNW, at about 346°. The main network towers for Oyster Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, KHOU, KPXB-TV, KYAZ, KXLN-DT and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles north of Oyster Creek (345° NNW). 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 Oyster Creek at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oyster Creek

The farthest main network tower for Oyster Creek is KRIV (Fox), 41 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.

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 Oyster Creek

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCVH-LDLow power40 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KUVM-CDClass A40 mi 345° NNWWeakMissouri City, TX
KTBUFull power40 mi 345° NNWGoodConroe, TX
KHLM-LDLow power40 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KZJLFull power40 mi 345° NNWGoodHouston, TX
KUVM-LDLow power40 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KTXHFull power41 mi 346° NNWGoodHouston, TX
KVVV-LDLow power41 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KLTJFull power41 mi 345° NNWGoodGalveston, TX
KVQT-LDLow power41 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KFTH-DTFull power41 mi 345° NNWGoodAlvin, TX
KUGB-CDClass A41 mi 345° NNWWeakHouston, TX
KUHTFull power41 mi 345° NNWFairHouston, TX
KUBE-TVFull power41 mi 345° NNWGoodBaytown, TX
KDHU-LDLow power41 mi 345° NNWPoorHouston, TX
KZHO-LDLow power52 mi 358° NPoorHouston, TX
KBPX-LDLow power52 mi 358° NPoorHouston, TX
KQHO-LDLow power52 mi 358° NPoorHouston, TX
KTDJ-LDLow power52 mi 358° NPoorDayton, TX
KEHO-LDLow power55 mi 6° NPoorHouston, TX
KBMN-LDLow power55 mi 6° NPoorHouston, TX
KAHO-LDLow power57 mi 357° NPoorWoodville, TX

How Oyster Creek compares with the rest of Texas

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Oyster Creek ranks 427th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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 Lake Jackson, 6.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oyster Creek: 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 346° NNW, the direction of KRIV (Fox), 41 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 17 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 Oyster Creek, TX?

ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Oyster Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Oyster Creek, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Oyster Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Oyster Creek, TX?

NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Oyster Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Oyster Creek, TX?

Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Oyster Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oyster Creek, TX?

CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Oyster Creek. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oyster Creek?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Oyster Creek; around 17 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 Oyster Creek?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 346°. The main network towers for Oyster Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oyster Creek?

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 Oyster Creek?

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 Oyster Creek?

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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