TV channels & antenna towers in Pecan Grove, Texas
Pecan Grove has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KETH-TV (Trinity), 14 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Pecan Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Galveston, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Rosenberg, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 15 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 15 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Conroe, TX |
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 15 mi | 104° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 15 mi | 104° ESE | Good | Houston, TX |
| CWKBTX-TVCW | 3.2 | 67 mi | 344° NNW | Good | Bryan, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Pecan Grove
With roughly 16,000 residents, Pecan Grove is a town in Texas. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 29 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Pecan Grove
Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Pecan Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KETH-TV, KTMD, KYAZ, KXLN-DT and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles east of Pecan Grove (106° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pecan Grove at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pecan Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pecan Grove
The farthest main network tower for Pecan Grove is KTRK-TV (ABC), 15 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KETH-TV 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 Pecan Grove
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVVV-LDLow power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 14 mi | 106° ESE | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KCVH-LDLow power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-LDLow power | 14 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KTXHFull power | 15 mi | 104° ESE | Strong | Houston, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 24 mi | 67° ENE | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 24 mi | 67° ENE | Weak | Dayton, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 24 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 24 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 25 mi | 57° ENE | Weak | Woodville, TX |
| KEHO-LDLow power | 32 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 32 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KCTL-LDLow power | 61 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Livingston, TX |
| KNXG-LDLow power | 67 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | College Station, TX |
| K03IJ-DLow power | 67 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | College Station, TX |
How Pecan Grove compares with the rest of Texas
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Pecan Grove ranks 108th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Sugar Land, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pecan Grove: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 104° ESE, the direction of KTRK-TV (ABC), 15 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 27 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 Pecan Grove, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Pecan Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pecan Grove, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Pecan Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pecan Grove, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Pecan Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pecan Grove, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Pecan Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pecan Grove, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Pecan Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pecan Grove?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Pecan Grove; around 27 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 Pecan Grove?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Pecan Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pecan Grove?
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 Pecan Grove?
KETH-TV 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 Pecan Grove?
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 Pecan Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.