TV channels & antenna towers in Quinlan, Texas
Quinlan has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K26PS-D, 25 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Quinlan
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Lake Dallas, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Arlington, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 54 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 54 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 58 mi | 263° W | Poor | Fort Worth, TX |
| ABCKLTVABC | 7 | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Weak | Tyler, TX |
| IONKPKN-LDION | 33.2 | 66 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Tyler, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Quinlan
Quinlan is a small community of about 1,440 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 46 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 2 Class A and 24 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Quinlan, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 42 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Quinlan
Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Quinlan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Eight network stations, KAZD, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KXTX-TV and KXAS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles southwest of Quinlan (245° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Quinlan at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Quinlan, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Quinlan
The farthest main network tower for Quinlan is KTVT (CBS), 54 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Quinlan
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K26PS-DLow power | 25 mi | 305° NW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KXDA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 269° W | Weak | Garland, TX |
| KHFW-LDLow power | 34 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KLEG-CDClass A | 40 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 53 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Paris, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 54 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 54 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Decatur, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Irving, TX |
| KJJM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 57 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 57 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| K21PE-DLow power | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Tyler, TX |
| KXIP-LDLow power | 60 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Paris, TX |
How Quinlan compares with the rest of Texas
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Quinlan ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 53 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Greenville, 16 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Quinlan: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 242° WSW, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 54 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 20 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 Quinlan, TX?
ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Quinlan. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Quinlan, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Quinlan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Quinlan, TX?
NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles WSW of Quinlan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Quinlan, TX?
Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Quinlan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Quinlan, TX?
CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Quinlan. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Quinlan?
46 transmitters within 70 miles of Quinlan; around 20 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 Quinlan?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Quinlan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Quinlan?
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 Quinlan?
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 Quinlan?
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 Quinlan; signal estimates ignore terrain.