TV channels & antenna towers in Sullivan City, Texas

Sullivan City has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRZG-CD, 15 miles to the E.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
4,189population

Network channels in Sullivan City

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKTLMTelemundo40 17 mi342° NNW GoodRio Grande City, TX
IONKAZH-LDION57.2 21 mi94° E FairMcAllen, TX
CWKCWT-CDCW21 34 mi113° ESE FairLa Feria, TX
FOXKFXV-LDFox60 34 mi113° ESE WeakMcAllen, TX
UNIKNVOUnivision48 34 mi113° ESE GoodMcAllen, TX
NBCKVEO-TVNBC23 47 mi105° ESE GoodBrownsville, TX
ABCKRGV-TVABC5 47 mi105° ESE FairWeslaco, TX
CWKMBHCW67.2 47 mi103° ESE GoodHarlingen, TX
TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity44 49 mi95° E FairHarlingen, TX
CWKXFX-CDCW67.2 68 mi108° ESE PoorBrownsville, TX

Over-the-air TV in Sullivan City

With roughly 4,190 residents, Sullivan City is a town in Texas. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to McAllen, so most of the network channels you will find here come from McAllen's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (KRGV-TV), NBC on channel 23 (KVEO-TV), Fox on channel 60 (KFXV-LD), CW on channel 67.2 (KMBH), ION on channel 57.2 (KAZH-LD), Telemundo on channel 40 (KTLM), Univision on channel 48 (KNVO) and Trinity on channel 44 (KLUJ-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KZTV in Corpus Christi, TX, 114 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 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 Sullivan City

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Sullivan City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KCWT-CD and KNVO, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles southeast of Sullivan City (113° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sullivan City at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sullivan City

The farthest main network tower for Sullivan City is KVEO-TV (NBC), 47 miles away with a good 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 Sullivan City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRZG-CDClass A15 mi 93° EFairMcAllen, TX
KJST-LDLow power21 mi 94° EFairMcAllen, TX
KTFV-CDClass A34 mi 113° ESEFairMcAllen, TX
KSOY-LDLow power47 mi 105° ESEPoorMcAllen, TX
KGBT-TVFull power47 mi 101° EGoodHarlingen, TX
KNWS-LDLow power66 mi 97° EPoorBrownsville, TX

How Sullivan City compares with the rest of Texas

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Sullivan City ranks 607th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Mission, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sullivan City: 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 105° ESE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 47 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 12 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 Sullivan City, TX?

ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Sullivan City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Sullivan City, TX?

NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Sullivan City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sullivan City, TX?

Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Sullivan City. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Sullivan City, TX?

CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Sullivan City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Sullivan City, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Sullivan City. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sullivan City?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Sullivan City; around 12 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 Sullivan City?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for Sullivan City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sullivan City?

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 Sullivan City?

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 Sullivan City?

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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