TV channels & antenna towers in Paducah, Texas
Paducah has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K14QV-D, 30 miles to the N.
Over-the-air TV in Paducah
With roughly 1,120 residents, Paducah is a small community in Texas. Our map shows 35 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 1 low-power and 34 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Paducah, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSWO-TV in Lawton, OK, 91 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLBK-TV in Lubbock, TX, 96 miles to the west.
Which way to point your antenna in Paducah
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The nearest towers for Paducah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Paducah, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Paducah
The farthest of the closest towers for Paducah is K18MD-D, 30 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 TV stations near Paducah
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K14QV-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K23DE-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K18MD-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K25CQ-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K16LY-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K21IR-DTranslator | 30 mi | 7° N | Poor | Childress, TX |
| K27HM-DTranslator | 35 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K29FR-DTranslator | 35 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K31HC-DTranslator | 35 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K33HG-DTranslator | 35 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | Quanah, TX |
| K35EM-DTranslator | 54 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Quitaque, TX |
| K22JR-DTranslator | 54 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K24IX-DTranslator | 54 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K26JR-DTranslator | 54 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K28KV-DTranslator | 54 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Turkey, TX |
| K34NQ-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K24NK-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K28OF-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K32EH-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K36CA-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K30HH-DTranslator | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K35KE-DTranslator | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K22LZ-DTranslator | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K26ND-DTranslator | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K20JB-DTranslator | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
How Paducah compares with the rest of Texas
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Paducah ranks 1,012th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14).
32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Paducah: 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 7° N, the direction of K18MD-D, 30 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Paducah?
35 transmitters within 70 miles of Paducah; 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 Paducah?
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The nearest towers for Paducah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Paducah?
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 Paducah?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Paducah?
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.
TV channels in nearby Texas cities
- Guthrie27 mi
- Childress29 mi
- Matador30 mi
- Crowell33 mi
- Quanah38 mi
- Dickens41 mi
- Benjamin42 mi
- Spur49 mi
- Knox City50 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Paducah; signal estimates ignore terrain.