TV channels & antenna towers in Pantego, Texas
Pantego has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KJJM-LD, 4.1 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Pantego
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 6.7 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 14 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 14 mi | 131° SE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 14 mi | 129° SE | Strong | Arlington, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Lake Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 14 mi | 129° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 14 mi | 129° SE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Pantego
With roughly 2,530 residents, Pantego is a town in Texas. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 35 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Pantego
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for Pantego sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Eight network stations, KDFW, WFAA, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT and KDTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles southeast of Pantego (131° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pantego at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pantego, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pantego
The farthest main network tower for Pantego is KTVT (CBS), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KDFI is only 14 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 Pantego
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJJM-LDLow power | 4.1 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 4.1 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 4.1 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KBFW-LDLow power | 11 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Arlington, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 14 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 14 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Decatur, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Fair | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Paris, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 14 mi | 128° SE | Fair | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 14 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 14 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 14 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Irving, TX |
| K11XN-DLow power | 20 mi | 266° W | Weak | Mineral Wells, TX |
| K07AAE-DLow power | 20 mi | 266° W | Fair | Lingleville-Crowley, TX |
| KLEG-CDClass A | 21 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KGSW-LDLow power | 24 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Keene, TX |
| K07AAF-DLow power | 27 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Corsicana, TX |
How Pantego compares with the rest of Texas
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Pantego ranks 11th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 6.7 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 Arlington, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pantego: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 136° SE, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 16 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 32 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
What channel is ABC in Pantego, TX?
ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Pantego. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pantego, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 16 miles SE of Pantego. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pantego, TX?
NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Pantego. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pantego, TX?
Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Pantego. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pantego, TX?
CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 16 miles SE of Pantego. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pantego?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Pantego; around 32 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 Pantego?
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for Pantego sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pantego?
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 Pantego?
KDFI is only 14 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 Pantego?
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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pantego; signal estimates ignore terrain.