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.
Network channels in Roanoke
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 15 mi | 158° SSE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Arlington, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 32 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Lake Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 33 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 33 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 35 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 35 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Fort 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBFW-LDLow power | 19 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Arlington, TX |
| KJJM-LDLow power | 20 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 20 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 20 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| K11XN-DLow power | 27 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Mineral Wells, TX |
| K07AAE-DLow power | 27 mi | 217° SW | Weak | Lingleville-Crowley, TX |
| KLEG-CDClass A | 29 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KXDA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Garland, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 32 mi | 153° SSE | Good | Paris, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Decatur, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 32 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 32 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 32 mi | 152° SSE | Weak | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 33 mi | 152° SSE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 33 mi | 152° SSE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 33 mi | 152° SSE | Weak | Dallas, TX |
| KHFW-LDLow power | 34 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 35 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 35 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 35 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Irving, 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
- 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 154° SSE, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 35 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 23 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Texas cities
- Trophy Club2.5 mi
- Keller5.0 mi
- Southlake6.9 mi
- Flower Mound7.5 mi
- Lantana8.4 mi
- Colleyville9.4 mi
- Grapevine9.8 mi
- Watauga10 mi
- North Richland Hills12 mi
- Highland Village12 mi
- Bedford12 mi
- Coppell13 mi
- Saginaw13 mi
- Hurst13 mi
- Richland Hills13 mi
- Lewisville14 mi
- Corinth14 mi
- Lake Dallas14 mi
- Euless14 mi
- Haltom City14 mi
- Eagle Mountain15 mi
- Denton16 mi
- Briar18 mi
- River Oaks18 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 Roanoke; signal estimates ignore terrain.