TV channels & antenna towers in Roman Forest, Texas
Roman Forest has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCTL-LD, 12 miles to the N.
Network channels in Roman Forest
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 46 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 46 mi | 205° SSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Rosenberg, TX |
| CWKBTX-TVCW | 3.2 | 58 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Bryan, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Roman Forest
With roughly 1,850 residents, Roman Forest is a small community in Texas. Our map shows 49 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 29 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Roman Forest, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 39 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 Roman Forest
Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Roman Forest sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KIAH, KPRC-TV and KTMD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles southwest of Roman Forest (206° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Roman Forest at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Roman Forest, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Roman Forest
The farthest main network tower for Roman Forest is KHOU (CBS), 47 miles away with a fair 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 Roman Forest
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCTL-LDLow power | 12 mi | 11° N | Fair | Livingston, TX |
| KEHO-LDLow power | 26 mi | 189° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 26 mi | 189° S | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 28 mi | 208° SSW | Weak | Woodville, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 31 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 31 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 31 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Dayton, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 32 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KHXL-LDLow power | 41 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Huntsville, TX |
| KHTX-LDLow power | 41 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Huntsville, TX |
| KTXHFull power | 46 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KVVV-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KCVH-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-LDLow power | 47 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
How Roman Forest compares with the rest of Texas
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Roman Forest ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 46 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 Atascocita, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Roman Forest: 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 206° SSW, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 47 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 20 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 Roman Forest, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Roman Forest. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Roman Forest, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 47 miles SSW of Roman Forest. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Roman Forest, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SSW of Roman Forest. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Roman Forest, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Roman Forest. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Roman Forest, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 47 miles SSW of Roman Forest. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Roman Forest?
49 transmitters within 70 miles of Roman Forest; around 20 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 Roman Forest?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Roman Forest sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Roman Forest?
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 Roman Forest?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Roman Forest?
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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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Roman Forest; signal estimates ignore terrain.