TV channels & antenna towers in Splendora, Texas

Splendora has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCTL-LD, 7.9 miles to the NNE.

49TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
7.9 mito the closest tower
1,684population

Network channels in Splendora

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKRIVFox26 50 mi204° SSW GoodHouston, TX
ABCKTRK-TVABC13 50 mi204° SSW FairHouston, TX
CWKIAHCW39 50 mi204° SSW GoodHouston, TX
NBCKPRC-TVNBC2 50 mi204° SSW GoodHouston, TX
TLMKTMDTelemundo47 50 mi205° SSW GoodGalveston, TX
TBNKETH-TVTrinity14 50 mi205° SSW GoodHouston, TX
CBSKHOUCBS11 51 mi204° SSW FairHouston, TX
IONKPXB-TVION49 51 mi204° SSW GoodConroe, TX
MeTVKYAZMeTV51.1 51 mi204° SSW GoodKaty, TX
UNIKXLN-DTUnivision45 51 mi204° SSW GoodRosenberg, TX
CWKBTX-TVCW3.2 56 mi293° WNW GoodBryan, TX

Over-the-air TV in Splendora

With roughly 1,680 residents, Splendora is a small community in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 49 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 29 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 39 farther out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 39 (KIAH), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 7 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 Splendora

Point your antenna SSW, at about 204°. The main network towers for Splendora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KIAH, KPRC-TV and KTMD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 50 miles southwest of Splendora (204° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Splendora at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Splendora

The farthest main network tower for Splendora is KHOU (CBS), 51 miles away with a fair 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 stations near Splendora

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCTL-LDLow power7.9 mi 16° NNEGoodLivingston, TX
KEHO-LDLow power30 mi 188° SFairHouston, TX
KBMN-LDLow power30 mi 188° SWeakHouston, TX
KAHO-LDLow power31 mi 205° SSWWeakWoodville, TX
KBPX-LDLow power35 mi 200° SSWWeakHouston, TX
KQHO-LDLow power35 mi 200° SSWWeakHouston, TX
KTDJ-LDLow power35 mi 200° SSWPoorDayton, TX
KZHO-LDLow power35 mi 201° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KHXL-LDLow power38 mi 330° NNWPoorHuntsville, TX
KHTX-LDLow power38 mi 330° NNWWeakHuntsville, TX
KTXHFull power50 mi 204° SSWGoodHouston, TX
KVVV-LDLow power50 mi 205° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KLTJFull power50 mi 205° SSWGoodGalveston, TX
KVQT-LDLow power50 mi 205° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KFTH-DTFull power50 mi 205° SSWGoodAlvin, TX
KUGB-CDClass A50 mi 205° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KUHTFull power50 mi 205° SSWFairHouston, TX
KUBE-TVFull power50 mi 205° SSWGoodBaytown, TX
KDHU-LDLow power50 mi 205° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KCVH-LDLow power51 mi 204° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KUVM-CDClass A51 mi 204° SSWPoorMissouri City, TX
KTBUFull power51 mi 204° SSWGoodConroe, TX
KHLM-LDLow power51 mi 204° SSWPoorHouston, TX
KZJLFull power51 mi 204° SSWGoodHouston, TX
KUVM-LDLow power51 mi 204° SSWPoorHouston, TX

How Splendora compares with the rest of Texas

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Splendora ranks 335th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 50 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Atascocita, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Splendora: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 204° SSW, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 51 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 20 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 Splendora, TX?

ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Splendora. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Splendora, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Splendora. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Splendora, TX?

NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Splendora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Splendora, TX?

Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Splendora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Splendora, TX?

CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Splendora. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Splendora?

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Splendora; around 20 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 Splendora?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 204°. The main network towers for Splendora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Splendora?

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 Splendora?

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 Splendora?

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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