TV channels & antenna towers in Pearsall, Texas

Pearsall has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDJB-LD, 45 miles to the NW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
45 mito the closest tower
9,980population

Network channels in Pearsall

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXL-TVION26 50 mi3° N FairUvalde, TX
CBSKENSCBS5 56 mi62° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX
CWWOAI-TVCW4.2 56 mi62° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX
UNIKWEX-DTUnivision41 57 mi62° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX
ABCKSAT-TVABC12 57 mi62° ENE FairSan Antonio, TX
FOXKABBFox29 57 mi61° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX
TLMKVDATelemundo60 58 mi61° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX
TBNKHCE-TVTrinity23 58 mi61° ENE GoodSan Antonio, TX

Over-the-air TV in Pearsall

Pearsall is a town of about 9,980 people in Texas. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Pearsall, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to San Antonio, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Antonio's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12 (KSAT-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KENS), Fox on channel 29 (KABB), CW on channel 4.2 (WOAI-TV), ION on channel 26 (KPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (KVDA), Univision on channel 41 (KWEX-DT) and Trinity on channel 23 (KHCE-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRIS-TV in Corpus Christi, TX, 120 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 3 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 Pearsall

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Pearsall sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KENS, WOAI-TV, KWEX-DT, KSAT-TV and KABB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 56 miles northeast of Pearsall (62° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pearsall at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pearsall

The farthest main network tower for Pearsall is KABB (Fox), 57 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 stations near Pearsall

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KDJB-LDLow power45 mi 316° NWPoorHondo, TX
KGSA-LDLow power51 mi 44° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KMYSFull power51 mi 14° NNEGoodKerrville, TX
KCOR-CDClass A51 mi 45° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
K17MJ-DLow power52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KGMM-CDClass A52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KSAA-LDLow power52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KISA-LDLow power52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KVDF-CDClass A52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KSSJ-LDLow power52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KQVE-LDLow power52 mi 43° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KLRNFull power54 mi 56° NEWeakSan Antonio, TX
KFLZ-LDLow power55 mi 54° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
K25OB-DClass A57 mi 62° ENEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KRTX-LDTranslator57 mi 46° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX
K24OJ-DTranslator59 mi 319° NWPoorUvalde, TX
KVHC-LDLow power60 mi 32° NNEPoorSan Antonio, TX
KNIC-DTFull power66 mi 32° NNEPoorBlanco, TX
KAXX-LDLow power67 mi 35° NEPoorSan Antonio, TX

How Pearsall compares with the rest of Texas

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Pearsall ranks 706th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 50 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Pearsall: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 61° ENE, the direction of KABB (Fox), 57 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 9 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 Pearsall, TX?

ABC is on channel 12 from KSAT-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles ENE of Pearsall. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Pearsall, TX?

CBS is on channel 5 from KENS, broadcasting from 56 miles ENE of Pearsall. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pearsall, TX?

Fox is on channel 29 from KABB, broadcasting from 57 miles ENE of Pearsall. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pearsall, TX?

CW is on channel 4.2 from WOAI-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles ENE of Pearsall. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Pearsall, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 60 from KVDA, broadcasting from 58 miles ENE of Pearsall. Estimated signal: good.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Pearsall; around 9 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 Pearsall?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Pearsall sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pearsall?

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 Pearsall?

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 Pearsall?

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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