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.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.8 mito the closest tower
5,004population

Network channels in Shady Hollow

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKTBCFox7 11 mi22° NNE GoodAustin, TX
CBSKEYE-TVCBS42 11 mi18° NNE StrongAustin, TX
ABCKVUEABC24 11 mi18° NNE StrongAustin, TX
IONKVAT-LDION17.5 12 mi19° NNE GoodAustin, TX
CWKNVACW54 12 mi19° NNE StrongAustin, TX
NBCKXAN-TVNBC36 12 mi19° NNE StrongAustin, TX
UNIKAKW-DTUnivision62 40 mi349° N FairKilleen, TX
TLMKVDATelemundo60 65 mi202° SSW FairSan Antonio, TX
TBNKHCE-TVTrinity23 65 mi201° SSW FairSan Antonio, TX
FOXKABBFox29 65 mi202° SSW FairSan Antonio, TX
UNIKWEX-DTUnivision41 66 mi202° SSW FairSan Antonio, TX
ABCKSAT-TVABC12 66 mi201° SSW WeakSan Antonio, TX
CBSKENSCBS5 66 mi201° SSW FairSan Antonio, TX
CWWOAI-TVCW4.2 66 mi201° SSW FairSan 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTXU-LDLow power9.8 mi 46° NEWeakWest Lake Hills, TX
K32OJ-DLow power11 mi 41° NEFairAustin, TX
KLRUFull power11 mi 18° NNEStrongAustin, TX
KADF-LDLow power11 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
K34FM-DLow power11 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
KADT-LDLow power12 mi 19° NNEFairAustin, TX
KGBS-CDClass A12 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
KTFO-CDClass A12 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
KBVO-CDClass A12 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
KXLK-CDClass A12 mi 19° NNEGoodAustin, TX
KHPM-CDClass A20 mi 195° SSWPoorSan Marcos, TX
KHPZ-CDClass A32 mi 22° NNEPoorRound Rock, TX
KHPX-CDClass A32 mi 22° NNEPoorGeorgetown, TX
KOBS-LDLow power36 mi 220° SWPoorSan Antonio, TX
KCWXFull power45 mi 268° WFairFredericksburg, TX
KAXX-LDLow power48 mi 227° SWPoorSan Antonio, TX
K04SD-DLow power51 mi 179° SPoorNixon, TX
KNIC-DTFull power51 mi 230° SWFairBlanco, TX
KWTC-LDLow power55 mi 273° WPoorKerrville, TX
KBVOFull power55 mi 310° NWFairLlano, TX
KVHC-LDLow power57 mi 229° SWPoorSan Antonio, TX
KRTX-LDTranslator59 mi 214° SWPoorSan Antonio, TX
KHPF-CDClass A61 mi 279° WPoorFredericksburg, TX
KHPL-CDClass A61 mi 106° ESEPoorLa Grange, TX
KFLZ-LDLow power63 mi 208° SSWPoorSan 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

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 19° NNE, the direction of KXAN-TV (NBC), 12 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 25 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 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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