TV channels & antenna towers in Shamrock, Texas
Shamrock has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K21JN-D, 31 miles to the E.
Over-the-air TV in Shamrock
Shamrock is a small community of about 1,990 people in Texas. There are 53 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 1 low-power and 51 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Shamrock, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSWO-TV in Lawton, OK, 111 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KFDA-TV in Amarillo, TX, 90 miles to the west. 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 Shamrock
Point your antenna E, at about 98°. The nearest towers for Shamrock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Shamrock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Shamrock
The farthest of the closest towers for Shamrock is K16IR-D, 31 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 TV stations near Shamrock
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 53; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K21JN-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Erick, OK |
| K15HQ-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K16IR-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K30JP-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K24MD-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K23ND-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K14NY-DTranslator | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | Sayre, OK |
| K34NQ-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K24NK-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K28OF-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K32EH-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K36CA-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K30HH-DTranslator | 35 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Memphis, TX |
| K35KE-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K22LZ-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K26ND-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K20JB-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K34JJ-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| K18HX-DTranslator | 41 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Hollis, OK |
| KWETFull power | 42 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Cheyenne, OK |
| K17DS-DTranslator | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Clarendon, TX |
| K31OV-DTranslator | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Clarendon, TX |
| K29MZ-DTranslator | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Clarendon, TX |
| K27OG-DTranslator | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Clarendon, TX |
| K33PX-DTranslator | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Clarendon, TX |
How Shamrock compares with the rest of Texas
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Shamrock ranks 973rd of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14).
32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Shamrock: 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 98° E, the direction of K16IR-D, 31 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 1 station, 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Shamrock?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Shamrock; around 1 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 Shamrock?
Point your antenna E, at about 98°. The nearest towers for Shamrock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Shamrock?
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 Shamrock?
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 Shamrock?
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 Shamrock; signal estimates ignore terrain.