TV channels & antenna towers in Rosenberg, Texas

Rosenberg has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KETH-TV (Trinity), 18 miles to the E.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
35,510population

Network channels in Rosenberg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNKETH-TVTrinity14 18 mi87° E StrongHouston, TX
TLMKTMDTelemundo47 18 mi87° E StrongGalveston, TX
MeTVKYAZMeTV51.1 18 mi89° E StrongKaty, TX
UNIKXLN-DTUnivision45 18 mi89° E StrongRosenberg, TX
CBSKHOUCBS11 18 mi89° E GoodHouston, TX
IONKPXB-TVION49 18 mi89° E StrongConroe, TX
CWKIAHCW39 19 mi87° E StrongHouston, TX
NBCKPRC-TVNBC2 19 mi87° E StrongHouston, TX
FOXKRIVFox26 19 mi86° E StrongHouston, TX
ABCKTRK-TVABC13 19 mi86° E FairHouston, TX

Over-the-air TV in Rosenberg

Rosenberg is a town of about 35,500 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 3 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 25 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Rosenberg

Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Rosenberg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, KETH-TV, KTMD, KYAZ, KXLN-DT and KHOU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles east of Rosenberg (87° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rosenberg at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rosenberg

The farthest main network tower for Rosenberg is KTRK-TV (ABC), 19 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Rosenberg

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KVVV-LDLow power18 mi 87° EFairHouston, TX
KLTJFull power18 mi 87° EGoodGalveston, TX
KVQT-LDLow power18 mi 87° EFairHouston, TX
KFTH-DTFull power18 mi 87° EStrongAlvin, TX
KUGB-CDClass A18 mi 87° EFairHouston, TX
KUHTFull power18 mi 87° EGoodHouston, TX
KUBE-TVFull power18 mi 87° EStrongBaytown, TX
KDHU-LDLow power18 mi 87° EWeakHouston, TX
KCVH-LDLow power18 mi 89° EFairHouston, TX
KUVM-CDClass A18 mi 89° EFairMissouri City, TX
KTBUFull power18 mi 89° EStrongConroe, TX
KHLM-LDLow power18 mi 89° EFairHouston, TX
KZJLFull power18 mi 89° EStrongHouston, TX
KUVM-LDLow power18 mi 89° EFairHouston, TX
KTXHFull power19 mi 86° EStrongHouston, TX
KZHO-LDLow power30 mi 62° ENEWeakHouston, TX
KTDJ-LDLow power30 mi 62° ENEWeakDayton, TX
KBPX-LDLow power30 mi 62° ENEFairHouston, TX
KQHO-LDLow power30 mi 62° ENEFairHouston, TX
KAHO-LDLow power32 mi 54° NEWeakWoodville, TX
KEHO-LDLow power38 mi 64° ENEWeakHouston, TX
KBMN-LDLow power38 mi 64° ENEPoorHouston, TX
KCTL-LDLow power68 mi 37° NEPoorLivingston, TX
KHPL-CDClass A69 mi 291° WNWPoorLa Grange, TX

How Rosenberg compares with the rest of Texas

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Rosenberg ranks 128th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Sugar Land, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rosenberg: 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 86° E, the direction of KTRK-TV (ABC), 19 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 26 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 Rosenberg, TX?

ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Rosenberg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Rosenberg, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 18 miles E of Rosenberg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Rosenberg, TX?

NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Rosenberg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Rosenberg, TX?

Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Rosenberg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Rosenberg, TX?

CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Rosenberg. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Rosenberg; around 26 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 Rosenberg?

Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Rosenberg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rosenberg?

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 Rosenberg?

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 Rosenberg?

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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