TV channels & antenna towers in Sherman, Texas

Sherman, Texas has a population of about 40,700. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 2 Class A, 11 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out.

For the networks, the best local options are Fox on channel 12.3 (KXII), CW on channel 10.2 (KTEN) and Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WFAA in Dallas, TX, 76 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVT in Fort Worth, TX, 78 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal).

Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for Sherman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sherman, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

The farthest main network tower for Sherman is KXII (Fox), 30 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Sherman ranks 876th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is McKinney, 30 miles away.