TV channels & antenna towers in Roma, Texas

Roma has 8 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying Fox, CW, ION, Telemundo and Univision. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTLM (Telemundo), 24 miles to the ENE.

Open Roma in the live finder

8TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

10,223population

Network channels in Roma

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMKTLMTelemundo	40	24 mi	71° ENE	Good	Rio Grande City, TX
IONKAZH-LDION	57.2	50 mi	102° ESE	Poor	McAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW	21	63 mi	110° ESE	Poor	La Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox	60	63 mi	110° ESE	Poor	McAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision	48	63 mi	110° ESE	Fair	McAllen, TX

Over-the-air TV in Roma

Roma is a city of about 10,200 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 8 licensed TV transmitters: 2 full-power, 3 Class A and 3 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Roma, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 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 Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 21 (KCWT-CD), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM) and Univision on channel 48 (KNVO). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRGV-TV in Weslaco, TX, 76 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 124 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal).

Which way to point your antenna in Roma

Point your antenna E, at about 92°. The main network towers for Roma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KCWT-CD and KNVO, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles east of Roma (110° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Roma

The farthest main network tower for Roma is KJST-LD, 50 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Roma

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KRZG-CDClass A	44 mi	102° ESE	Poor	McAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power	50 mi	102° ESE	Poor	McAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A	63 mi	110° ESE	Poor	McAllen, TX

How Roma compares with the rest of Texas

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Roma ranks 930th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Mission, 45 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Roma: 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 102° ESE, the direction of KJST-LD, 50 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 2 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 Fox in Roma, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Roma. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Roma, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KCWT-CD, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Roma. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Telemundo in Roma, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Roma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Univision in Roma, TX?

Univision is on channel 48 from KNVO, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Roma. Estimated signal: fair.

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

8 transmitters within 70 miles of Roma; around 2 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 Roma?

Point your antenna E, at about 92°. The main network towers for Roma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Roma?

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 Roma?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Roma?

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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