TV channels & antenna towers in Roanoke, Texas

Roanoke has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KUVN-CD (Univision), 15 miles to the SSE.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
7,400population

Network channels in Roanoke

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 15 mi158° SSE FairFort Worth, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 32 mi153° SSE GoodArlington, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 32 mi153° SSE GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 32 mi153° SSE GoodDallas, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 32 mi154° SSE GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 32 mi154° SSE FairDallas, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 32 mi152° SSE GoodLake Dallas, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 33 mi153° SSE GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 33 mi153° SSE GoodFort Worth, TX
CWKDAFCW33 35 mi154° SSE GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 35 mi154° SSE GoodFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in Roanoke

With roughly 7,400 residents, Roanoke is a town in Texas. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Roanoke, 34 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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). 8 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 Roanoke

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Roanoke sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KPXD-TV, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KDFW and WFAA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southeast of Roanoke (153° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Roanoke at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Roanoke

The farthest main network tower for Roanoke is KTVT (CBS), 35 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 Roanoke

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KBFW-LDLow power19 mi 200° SSWWeakArlington, TX
KJJM-LDLow power20 mi 157° SSEFairDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power20 mi 157° SSEWeakFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power20 mi 157° SSEFairDallas, TX
K11XN-DLow power27 mi 217° SWPoorMineral Wells, TX
K07AAE-DLow power27 mi 217° SWWeakLingleville-Crowley, TX
KLEG-CDClass A29 mi 122° ESEFairDallas, TX
KXDA-LDLow power32 mi 103° ESEWeakGarland, TX
KTXD-TVFull power32 mi 153° SSEGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power32 mi 153° SSEWeakDallas, TX
KDTNFull power32 mi 153° SSEGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power32 mi 153° SSEWeakDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power32 mi 153° SSEGoodParis, TX
KDFIFull power32 mi 154° SSEGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power32 mi 154° SSEGoodDecatur, TX
KZFW-LDLow power32 mi 152° SSEPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power32 mi 152° SSEFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power32 mi 152° SSEWeakDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KODF-LDLow power33 mi 152° SSEWeakDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power33 mi 152° SSEWeakDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power33 mi 152° SSEWeakDallas, TX
KHFW-LDLow power34 mi 75° ENEPoorDallas, TX
KERA-TVFull power35 mi 154° SSEGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power35 mi 154° SSEGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power35 mi 154° SSEGoodIrving, TX

How Roanoke compares with the rest of Texas

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Roanoke ranks 213th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Keller, 5.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Roanoke: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 154° SSE, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 35 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 23 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 Roanoke, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Roanoke. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Roanoke, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 35 miles SSE of Roanoke. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Roanoke, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSE of Roanoke. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Roanoke, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Roanoke. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Roanoke, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 35 miles SSE of Roanoke. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Roanoke; around 23 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 Roanoke?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Roanoke sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Roanoke?

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 Roanoke?

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 Roanoke?

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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