TV channels & antenna towers in Quail Creek, Texas
Quail Creek has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVTX-LD (Telemundo), 5.5 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Quail Creek
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKVTX-LDTelemundo | 45 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
| CBSKXTS-LDCBS | 41 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
| CWKVCTCW | 19.3 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
| UNIKUNU-LDUnivision | 21 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
| ABCKAVU-TVABC | 25 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Strong | Victoria, TX |
| NBCKMOL-LDNBC | 17 | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Quail Creek
Quail Creek, Texas has a population of about 1,630. There are 13 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 1 Class A and 10 low-power. 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.
9 of them are within 25 miles of Quail Creek, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Six of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Victoria, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Victoria's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 25 (KAVU-TV), CBS on channel 41 (KXTS-LD), NBC on channel 17 (KMOL-LD), CW on channel 19.3 (KVCT), Telemundo on channel 45 (KVTX-LD) and Univision on channel 21 (KUNU-LD). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KABB in San Antonio, TX, 80 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal).
Which way to point your antenna in Quail Creek
Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Quail Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KVCT and KAVU-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 5.5 miles northwest of Quail Creek (331° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Quail Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Quail Creek
The farthest main network tower for Quail Creek is KAVU-TV (ABC), 5.5 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KAVU-TV is only 5.5 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 Quail Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQZY-LDLow power | 5.5 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Victoria, TX |
| K36ND-DLow power | 7.7 mi | 92° E | Fair | Victoria, TX |
| KVCV-LDLow power | 14 mi | 0° N | Fair | Victoria, TX |
| K29OH-DLow power | 34 mi | 100° E | Weak | Victoria, TX |
| K09YZ-DClass A | 36 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Beeville-Refugio, TX |
| K03JE-DLow power | 37 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Victoria, TX |
| K04SD-DLow power | 65 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Nixon, TX |
How Quail Creek compares with the rest of Texas
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Quail Creek ranks 706th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 5.5 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 Victoria, 5.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Quail Creek: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 331° NNW, the direction of KAVU-TV (ABC), 5.5 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 9 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 Quail Creek, TX?
ABC is on channel 25 from KAVU-TV, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NNW of Quail Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Quail Creek, TX?
CBS is on channel 41 from KXTS-LD, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NNW of Quail Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Quail Creek, TX?
NBC is on channel 17 from KMOL-LD, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NNW of Quail Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Quail Creek, TX?
CW is on channel 19.3 from KVCT, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NNW of Quail Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in Quail Creek, TX?
Telemundo is on channel 45 from KVTX-LD, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NNW of Quail Creek. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Quail Creek?
13 transmitters within 70 miles of Quail Creek; around 9 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 Quail Creek?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Quail Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Quail Creek?
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 Quail Creek?
KAVU-TV is only 5.5 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 Quail Creek?
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
- Victoria5.2 mi
- Bloomington15 mi
- Inez20 mi
- Goliad20 mi
- Cuero25 mi
- Yorktown29 mi
- Port Lavaca30 mi
- Edna30 mi
- Seadrift34 mi
- Refugio35 mi
- Yoakum36 mi
- Runge39 mi
- Ganado39 mi
- Woodsboro40 mi
- Shiner45 mi
- Kenedy46 mi
- Port O'Connor47 mi
- Hallettsville47 mi
- Beeville48 mi
- Fulton49 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 Quail Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.