TV channels & antenna towers in Rotan, Texas

Rotan has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPCB-DT, 26 miles to the W.

Open Rotan in the live finder

11TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

26 mito the closest tower

1,442population

Network channels in Rotan

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKTXS-TVCW	12.2	37 mi	145° SE	Good	Sweetwater, TX
NBCKRBC-TVNBC	9	64 mi	128° SE	Weak	Abilene, TX
CBSKTAB-TVCBS	32	64 mi	128° SE	Weak	Abilene, TX
FOXKXVAFox	15	65 mi	128° SE	Poor	Abilene, TX

Over-the-air TV in Rotan

With roughly 1,440 residents, Rotan is a small community in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 11 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power, 5 low-power and 1 translator. 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.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Rotan, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Abilene, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Abilene's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 32 (KTAB-TV), NBC on channel 9 (KRBC-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KXVA) and CW on channel 12.2 (KTXS-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KAMC in Lubbock, TX, 94 miles to the northwest. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Rotan

Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Rotan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KRBC-TV, KTAB-TV and KXVA, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles southeast of Rotan (128° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

KTAB-TV (CBS), KRBC-TV (NBC) and KXVA (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Rotan. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rotan

The farthest main network tower for Rotan is KXVA (Fox), 65 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 Rotan

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KPCB-DTFull power	26 mi	259° W	Fair	Snyder, TX
KABI-LDLow power	27 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Snyder, TX
KTES-LDLow power	37 mi	145° SE	Weak	Abilene, TX
K18OA-DLow power	37 mi	145° SE	Poor	Abilene, TX
KAOM-LDLow power	37 mi	145° SE	Poor	Sweetwater, TX
KEOT-LDLow power	37 mi	145° SE	Poor	Abilene, TX
KIDV-LDTranslator	61 mi	99° E	Poor	Albany, TX

How Rotan compares with the rest of Texas

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Rotan ranks 930th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Rotan: 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 128° SE, the direction of KXVA (Fox), 65 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 CBS in Rotan, TX?

CBS is on channel 32 from KTAB-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SE of Rotan. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Rotan, TX?

NBC is on channel 9 from KRBC-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SE of Rotan. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Rotan, TX?

Fox is on channel 15 from KXVA, broadcasting from 65 miles SE of Rotan. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Rotan, TX?

CW is on channel 12.2 from KTXS-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Rotan. Estimated signal: good.

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

11 transmitters within 70 miles of Rotan; 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 Rotan?

Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Rotan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rotan?

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 Rotan?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rotan?

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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