TV channels & antenna towers in Rancho Viejo, Texas
Rancho Viejo has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXFX-CD (CW), 5.7 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Rancho Viejo
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 5.7 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Brownsville, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 17 mi | 289° WNW | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 18 mi | 284° WNW | Strong | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 18 mi | 284° WNW | Good | Weslaco, TX |
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 19 mi | 311° NW | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 32 mi | 276° W | Fair | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 32 mi | 276° W | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 32 mi | 276° W | Good | McAllen, TX |
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 45 mi | 290° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Rancho Viejo
Rancho Viejo, Texas has a population of about 2,490. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
8 of them are within 25 miles of Rancho Viejo, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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), 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, 115 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good 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 Rancho Viejo
Point your antenna WNW, at about 284°. The main network towers for Rancho Viejo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KMBH, KVEO-TV and KRGV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles west of Rancho Viejo (289° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rancho Viejo at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Rancho Viejo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Rancho Viejo
The farthest main network tower for Rancho Viejo is KVEO-TV (NBC), 18 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.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Rancho Viejo
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNWS-LDLow power | 8.1 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Brownsville, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 18 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KGBT-TVFull power | 18 mi | 295° WNW | Strong | Harlingen, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 32 mi | 276° W | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 45 mi | 290° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
| KRZG-CDClass A | 50 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | McAllen, TX |
How Rancho Viejo compares with the rest of Texas
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Rancho Viejo ranks 636th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 5.7 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 San Benito, 7.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Rancho Viejo: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 284° WNW, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 18 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 11 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 Rancho Viejo, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Rancho Viejo. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Rancho Viejo, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Rancho Viejo. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Rancho Viejo, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 32 miles W of Rancho Viejo. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Rancho Viejo, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Rancho Viejo. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Univision in Rancho Viejo, TX?
Univision is on channel 48 from KNVO, broadcasting from 32 miles W of Rancho Viejo. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Rancho Viejo?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Rancho Viejo; around 11 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 Rancho Viejo?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 284°. The main network towers for Rancho Viejo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Rancho Viejo?
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 Rancho Viejo?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Rancho Viejo?
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
- Los Fresnos5.4 mi
- Cameron Park Colonia6.8 mi
- Cameron Park7.2 mi
- San Benito7.9 mi
- Brownsville10 mi
- Harlingen14 mi
- La Feria19 mi
- Port Isabel22 mi
- Mercedes23 mi
- Progreso25 mi
- Mila Doce28 mi
- Weslaco28 mi
- Donna32 mi
- Elsa32 mi
- Raymondville34 mi
- Alamo37 mi
- Murillo Colonia38 mi
- Nurillo38 mi
- San Juan39 mi
- Pharr40 mi
- Edinburg42 mi
- McAllen43 mi
- Hidalgo44 mi
- Mission49 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 Rancho Viejo; signal estimates ignore terrain.