TV channels & antenna towers in Progreso, Texas

Progreso has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTFV-CD, 6.5 miles to the W.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.5 mito the closest tower
5,922population

Network channels in Progreso

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKCWT-CDCW21 6.5 mi268° W GoodLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 6.5 mi268° W GoodMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 6.5 mi268° W StrongMcAllen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 7.3 mi85° E StrongBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 7.3 mi85° E StrongWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 8.6 mi77° ENE StrongHarlingen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 14 mi52° NE GoodHarlingen, TX
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 20 mi304° NW FairMcAllen, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 29 mi108° ESE WeakBrownsville, TX
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 52 mi304° NW GoodRio Grande City, TX

Over-the-air TV in Progreso

Progreso, Texas has a population of about 5,920. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (KRGV-TV), NBC on channel 23 (KVEO-TV), Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 67.2 (KMBH), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM), Univision on channel 48 (KNVO) and Trinity on channel 44 (KLUJ-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 113 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Progreso

Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Progreso sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KVEO-TV, KRGV-TV and KMBH, transmit from the same tower site about 7.3 miles east of Progreso (85° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Progreso at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Progreso

The farthest main network tower for Progreso is KVEO-TV (NBC), 7.3 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KNVO is only 6.5 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 Progreso

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTFV-CDClass A6.5 mi 268° WGoodMcAllen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power7.3 mi 85° EGoodMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power9.3 mi 65° ENEStrongHarlingen, TX
KJST-LDLow power20 mi 304° NWFairMcAllen, TX
KRZG-CDClass A26 mi 298° WNWFairMcAllen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power28 mi 82° EFairBrownsville, TX

How Progreso compares with the rest of Texas

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Progreso ranks 473rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 6.5 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 Weslaco, 5.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Progreso: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 85° E, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 7.3 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 15 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 Progreso, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles E of Progreso. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Progreso, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles E of Progreso. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Progreso, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 6.5 miles W of Progreso. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Progreso, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 8.6 miles ENE of Progreso. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Progreso, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 52 miles NW of Progreso. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Progreso; around 15 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 Progreso?

Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Progreso sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Progreso?

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 Progreso?

KNVO is only 6.5 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 Progreso?

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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