TV channels & antenna towers in Richwood, Texas
Richwood has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHOU (CBS), 35 miles to the N.
Network channels in Richwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 35 mi | 351° N | Fair | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 35 mi | 351° N | Good | Conroe, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Rosenberg, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 36 mi | 351° N | Good | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 36 mi | 351° N | Good | Houston, TX |
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Houston, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Galveston, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 36 mi | 352° N | Fair | Houston, TX |
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 36 mi | 352° N | Good | Houston, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Richwood
Richwood, Texas has a population of about 3,830. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 2 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Richwood, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.
The best-placed network stations 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Richwood
Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Richwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KHOU, KPXB-TV, KYAZ, KXLN-DT and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles north of Richwood (351° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richwood at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Richwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Richwood
The farthest main network tower for Richwood is KRIV (Fox), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Richwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCVH-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 36 mi | 350° N | Fair | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KVVV-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 36 mi | 350° N | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 36 mi | 350° N | Good | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KTXHFull power | 36 mi | 352° N | Good | Houston, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 49 mi | 3° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 49 mi | 3° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 49 mi | 3° N | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 49 mi | 3° N | Poor | Dayton, TX |
| KEHO-LDLow power | 53 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 53 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 53 mi | 2° N | Poor | Woodville, TX |
How Richwood compares with the rest of Texas
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Richwood ranks 403rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Lake Jackson, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Richwood: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 352° N, the direction of KRIV (Fox), 36 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 18 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 Richwood, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Richwood. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Richwood, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 35 miles N of Richwood. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Richwood, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Richwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Richwood, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Richwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Richwood, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Richwood. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Richwood?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Richwood; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Richwood?
Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Richwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Richwood?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Richwood?
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 Richwood?
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
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- Clute2.3 mi
- Freeport7.7 mi
- Angleton7.9 mi
- West Columbia15 mi
- Rosharon21 mi
- Alvin27 mi
- Jamaica Beach28 mi
- Manvel28 mi
- Santa Fe29 mi
- Sienna Plantation30 mi
- Hitchcock31 mi
- Fresno33 mi
- La Marque34 mi
- Bay City34 mi
- Friendswood35 mi
- Needville35 mi
- Boling35 mi
- Dickinson35 mi
- Pearland36 mi
- League City37 mi
- Webster38 mi
- Greatwood38 mi
- Texas City38 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 Richwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.