TV channels & antenna towers in Shady Hollow, Texas
Shady Hollow has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTXU-LD, 9.8 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Shady Hollow
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKTBCFox | 7 | 11 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| CBSKEYE-TVCBS | 42 | 11 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Austin, TX |
| ABCKVUEABC | 24 | 11 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Austin, TX |
| IONKVAT-LDION | 17.5 | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| CWKNVACW | 54 | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Austin, TX |
| NBCKXAN-TVNBC | 36 | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Austin, TX |
| UNIKAKW-DTUnivision | 62 | 40 mi | 349° N | Fair | Killeen, TX |
| TLMKVDATelemundo | 60 | 65 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
| TBNKHCE-TVTrinity | 23 | 65 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
| FOXKABBFox | 29 | 65 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
| UNIKWEX-DTUnivision | 41 | 66 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
| ABCKSAT-TVABC | 12 | 66 mi | 201° SSW | Weak | San Antonio, TX |
| CBSKENSCBS | 5 | 66 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
| CWWOAI-TVCW | 4.2 | 66 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | San Antonio, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Shady Hollow
With roughly 5,000 residents, Shady Hollow is a town in Texas. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 14 Class A, 18 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to San Antonio, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Antonio's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 24 (KVUE), CBS on channel 42 (KEYE-TV), NBC on channel 36 (KXAN-TV), Fox on channel 7 (KTBC), CW on channel 54 (KNVA), ION on channel 17.5 (KVAT-LD), Telemundo on channel 60 (KVDA), Univision on channel 62 (KAKW-DT) and Trinity on channel 23 (KHCE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 5 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 Shady Hollow
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Shady Hollow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, KTBC, KEYE-TV, KVUE, KNVA and KXAN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles north of Shady Hollow (22° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Shady Hollow at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Shady Hollow, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Shady Hollow
The farthest main network tower for Shady Hollow is KXAN-TV (NBC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
KLRU is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Shady Hollow
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTXU-LDLow power | 9.8 mi | 46° NE | Weak | West Lake Hills, TX |
| K32OJ-DLow power | 11 mi | 41° NE | Fair | Austin, TX |
| KLRUFull power | 11 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Austin, TX |
| KADF-LDLow power | 11 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| K34FM-DLow power | 11 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| KADT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | Austin, TX |
| KGBS-CDClass A | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| KTFO-CDClass A | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| KBVO-CDClass A | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| KXLK-CDClass A | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Austin, TX |
| KHPM-CDClass A | 20 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | San Marcos, TX |
| KHPZ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Round Rock, TX |
| KHPX-CDClass A | 32 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Georgetown, TX |
| KOBS-LDLow power | 36 mi | 220° SW | Poor | San Antonio, TX |
| KCWXFull power | 45 mi | 268° W | Fair | Fredericksburg, TX |
| KAXX-LDLow power | 48 mi | 227° SW | Poor | San Antonio, TX |
| K04SD-DLow power | 51 mi | 179° S | Poor | Nixon, TX |
| KNIC-DTFull power | 51 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Blanco, TX |
| KWTC-LDLow power | 55 mi | 273° W | Poor | Kerrville, TX |
| KBVOFull power | 55 mi | 310° NW | Fair | Llano, TX |
| KVHC-LDLow power | 57 mi | 229° SW | Poor | San Antonio, TX |
| KRTX-LDTranslator | 59 mi | 214° SW | Poor | San Antonio, TX |
| KHPF-CDClass A | 61 mi | 279° W | Poor | Fredericksburg, TX |
| KHPL-CDClass A | 61 mi | 106° ESE | Poor | La Grange, TX |
| KFLZ-LDLow power | 63 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | San Antonio, TX |
How Shady Hollow compares with the rest of Texas
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Shady Hollow ranks 160th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Austin, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Shady Hollow: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 19° NNE, the direction of KXAN-TV (NBC), 12 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 25 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 Shady Hollow, TX?
ABC is on channel 24 from KVUE, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Shady Hollow. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Shady Hollow, TX?
CBS is on channel 42 from KEYE-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Shady Hollow. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Shady Hollow, TX?
NBC is on channel 36 from KXAN-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Shady Hollow. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Shady Hollow, TX?
Fox is on channel 7 from KTBC, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Shady Hollow. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Shady Hollow, TX?
CW is on channel 54 from KNVA, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Shady Hollow. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Shady Hollow?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Shady Hollow; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Shady Hollow?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Shady Hollow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Shady Hollow?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Shady Hollow?
KLRU is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Shady Hollow?
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 Shady Hollow; signal estimates ignore terrain.