TV channels & antenna towers in Sanderson, Texas
Sanderson has 24 TV transmitters within 150 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KYVV-TV, 107 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Sanderson
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUPBUnivision | 18 | 117 mi | 356° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| CWKOSA-TVCW | 7.2 | 119 mi | 355° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| IONKTLE-LDION | 7.7 | 121 mi | 2° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| NBCKWES-TVNBC | 9 | 131 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| MeTVKWWTMeTV | 30.2 | 132 mi | 2° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| FOXKPEJ-TVFox | 24 | 135 mi | 3° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| ABCKMIDABC | 2 | 135 mi | 3° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| UNIKEUS-LDUnivision | 41 | 147 mi | 50° NE | Poor | San Angelo, TX |
| CWKTXE-LDCW | 38.2 | 148 mi | 51° NE | Poor | San Angelo, TX |
| FOXKIDYFox | 6 | 150 mi | 48° NE | Poor | San Angelo, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Sanderson
With roughly 837 residents, Sanderson is a small community in Texas. Within 150 miles of the town center we count 24 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Sanderson, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Odessa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Odessa's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (KMID), NBC on channel 9 (KWES-TV), Fox on channel 24 (KPEJ-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KOSA-TV), ION on channel 7.7 (KTLE-LD), Univision on channel 18 (KUPB) and MeTV on channel 30.2 (KWWT). No CBS affiliate is listed within 150 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLST in San Angelo, TX, 163 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal). 3 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 Sanderson
Point your antenna N, at about 358°. The main network towers for Sanderson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPEJ-TV and KMID, transmit from the same tower site about 135 miles north of Sanderson (3° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
KMID (ABC), KWES-TV (NBC) and KPEJ-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Sanderson. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sanderson
The farthest main network tower for Sanderson is KPEJ-TV (Fox), 135 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest a long-range outdoor antenna with a preamp here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Sanderson
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYVV-TVFull power | 107 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Del Rio, TX |
| K25QA-DLow power | 118 mi | 358° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| KMDF-LDLow power | 121 mi | 2° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| K29NW-DLow power | 126 mi | 7° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| K21GU-DLow power | 126 mi | 7° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| KMLM-DTFull power | 132 mi | 2° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| K17MP-DLow power | 132 mi | 11° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| KPBT-TVFull power | 134 mi | 3° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| KEOO-LDLow power | 134 mi | 3° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
| K34MX-DLow power | 134 mi | 3° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| K06QA-DLow power | 134 mi | 3° N | Poor | Odessa, TX |
| K12XO-DLow power | 134 mi | 3° N | Poor | Midland/Odessa, TX |
| KANG-LDLow power | 147 mi | 50° NE | Poor | San Angelo, TX |
| KFAW-LDLow power | 149 mi | 5° N | Poor | Midland, TX |
How Sanderson compares with the rest of Texas
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Sanderson ranks 1,012th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 117 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
1% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: a long-range outdoor antenna with a preamp.
Setting up an antenna in Sanderson: 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 3° N, the direction of KPEJ-TV (Fox), 135 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 0 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 Sanderson, TX?
ABC is on channel 2 from KMID, broadcasting from 135 miles N of Sanderson. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is NBC in Sanderson, TX?
NBC is on channel 9 from KWES-TV, broadcasting from 131 miles NNW of Sanderson. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Fox in Sanderson, TX?
Fox is on channel 24 from KPEJ-TV, broadcasting from 135 miles N of Sanderson. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CW in Sanderson, TX?
CW is on channel 7.2 from KOSA-TV, broadcasting from 119 miles N of Sanderson. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Univision in Sanderson, TX?
Univision is on channel 18 from KUPB, broadcasting from 117 miles N of Sanderson. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sanderson?
24 transmitters within 150 miles of Sanderson; around 0 of them are likely to be receivable with long-range outdoor antenna + preamp. 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 Sanderson?
Point your antenna N, at about 358°. The main network towers for Sanderson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sanderson?
Long-range outdoor antenna + preamp (70+ miles). This is fringe territory. Use a large outdoor antenna as high as possible, add a mast-mounted preamplifier, and aim carefully.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sanderson?
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 Sanderson?
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.
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sanderson; signal estimates ignore terrain.