TV channels & antenna towers in Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sulphur Springs has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and ION. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXIP-LD, 35 miles to the N.

Open Sulphur Springs in the live finder

17TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

35 mito the closest tower

16,098population

Network channels in Sulphur Springs

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLTVABC	7	47 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Tyler, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	55 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX

Over-the-air TV in Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is a city of about 16,100 people in Texas. There are 17 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to Tyler, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tyler's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KLTV) and ION on channel 33.2 (KPKN-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVT in Fort Worth, TX, 89 miles to the southwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KETK-TV in Jacksonville, TX, 76 miles to the south. 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 Sulphur Springs

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sulphur Springs

The farthest main network tower for Sulphur Springs is KLTV (ABC), 47 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Sulphur Springs

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KXIP-LDLow power	35 mi	360° N	Weak	Paris, TX
K21PE-DLow power	47 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
K26PS-DLow power	51 mi	268° W	Poor	Dallas, TX
KCEBFull power	55 mi	150° SSE	Weak	Longview, TX
KTPN-LDLow power	57 mi	160° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KQKT-LDLow power	57 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	57 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
K15AA-DTranslator	59 mi	5° N	Poor	Hugo, OK
KHFW-LDLow power	61 mi	270° W	Poor	Dallas, TX
KDKJ-LDLow power	62 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	62 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	62 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	62 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXDA-LDLow power	65 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Garland, TX
KLGV-LDLow power	70 mi	133° SE	Poor	Longview, TX

How Sulphur Springs compares with the rest of Texas

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Sulphur Springs ranks 973rd of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Sulphur Springs: 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 152° SSE, the direction of KLTV (ABC), 47 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

What channel is ABC in Sulphur Springs, TX?

ABC is on channel 7 from KLTV, broadcasting from 47 miles SSE of Sulphur Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sulphur Springs?

17 transmitters within 70 miles of Sulphur Springs; 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 Sulphur Springs?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Sulphur Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sulphur Springs?

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 Sulphur Springs?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sulphur Springs?

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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