TV channels & antenna towers in Sam Rayburn, Texas

Sam Rayburn has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox, CW and Trinity. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVHP-LD (ABC), 6.7 miles to the SSE.

Open Sam Rayburn in the live finder

25TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

6.7 mito the closest tower

1,181population

Network channels in Sam Rayburn

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKVHP-LDABC	29.2	6.7 mi	156° SSE	Good	Jasper, TX
FOXKFXL-LDFox	51	48 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
ABCKTREABC	9	51 mi	299° WNW	Weak	Lufkin, TX
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	60 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKBMTABC	12	61 mi	172° S	Weak	Beaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity	34	62 mi	173° S	Fair	Beaumont, TX
CWKFDMCW	6.2	64 mi	177° S	Weak	Beaumont, TX

Over-the-air TV in Sam Rayburn

With roughly 1,180 residents, Sam Rayburn is a small community in Texas. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Beaumont, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Beaumont's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP-LD), Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-LD), CW on channel 6.2 (KFDM) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 111 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KETK-TV in Jacksonville, TX, 102 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 Sam Rayburn

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Sam Rayburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KBMT and KITU-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles south of Sam Rayburn (172° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

KVHP (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Sam Rayburn. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sam Rayburn

The farthest main network tower for Sam Rayburn is KVHP (ABC), 60 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 Sam Rayburn

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLUF-LDLow power	42 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KHTM-LDLow power	42 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
K36QA-DLow power	42 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KLNM-LDLow power	43 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
KIBN-LDLow power	48 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Lufkin, TX
K22NI-DLow power	51 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Leesville, LA
KNCD-LDLow power	51 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Nacogdoches, TX
K30QV-DLow power	52 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Deridder, LA
K32PB-DLow power	60 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Lake Charles, LA
K36ID-DLow power	61 mi	172° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KBTV-TVFull power	63 mi	177° S	Weak	Port Arthur, TX
KOPS-LDLow power	64 mi	184° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KAOB-LDLow power	66 mi	180° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power	66 mi	180° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power	66 mi	180° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KUMY-LDLow power	68 mi	183° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K28QM-DLow power	69 mi	186° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K10RT-DLow power	69 mi	186° S	Poor	Beaumont, TX

How Sam Rayburn compares with the rest of Texas

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Sam Rayburn ranks 906th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 6.7 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 Lufkin, 45 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sam Rayburn: 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 153° SSE, the direction of KVHP (ABC), 60 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 3 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 Sam Rayburn, TX?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP-LD, broadcasting from 6.7 miles SSE of Sam Rayburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sam Rayburn, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-LD, broadcasting from 48 miles WNW of Sam Rayburn. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Sam Rayburn, TX?

CW is on channel 6.2 from KFDM, broadcasting from 64 miles S of Sam Rayburn. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sam Rayburn?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Sam Rayburn; around 3 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 Sam Rayburn?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Sam Rayburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sam Rayburn?

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 Sam Rayburn?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sam Rayburn?

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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