TV channels & antenna towers in Terrell, Texas
Terrell has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXDA-LD, 27 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Terrell
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKAZDMeTV | 55.2 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Lake Dallas, TX |
| TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo | 39 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| NBCKXAS-TVNBC | 5 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| UNIKUVN-DTUnivision | 23 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Garland, TX |
| TBNKDTX-TVTrinity | 58 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| IONKPXD-TVION | 68 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Arlington, TX |
| CWKDAFCW | 33 | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| CBSKTVTCBS | 11 | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| FOXKDFWFox | 4 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| ABCWFAAABC | 8 | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| UNIKUVN-CDUnivision | 23 | 50 mi | 276° W | Poor | Fort Worth, TX |
| ABCKLTVABC | 7 | 63 mi | 102° ESE | Weak | Tyler, TX |
| IONKPKN-LDION | 33.2 | 69 mi | 106° ESE | Poor | Tyler, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Terrell
Terrell, Texas has a population of about 17,000. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 2 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Terrell, 30 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WFAA), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 4 (KDFW), CW on channel 33 (KDAF), ION on channel 68 (KPXD-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KXTX-TV), Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-DT), MeTV on channel 55.2 (KAZD) and Trinity on channel 58 (KDTX-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Terrell
Point your antenna WSW, at about 255°. The main network towers for Terrell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Eight network stations, KAZD, KXTX-TV, KXAS-TV, KUVN-DT and KDTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles west of Terrell (256° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Terrell at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Terrell, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Terrell
The farthest main network tower for Terrell is KDFW (Fox), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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.
Other stations near Terrell
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXDA-LDLow power | 27 mi | 296° WNW | Weak | Garland, TX |
| K26PS-DLow power | 29 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KLEG-CDClass A | 31 mi | 276° W | Fair | Dallas, TX |
| KHFW-LDLow power | 35 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KODF-LDLow power | 41 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KHFD-LDLow power | 41 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| K26KC-DLow power | 41 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KZFW-LDLow power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KFWDFull power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Fort Worth, TX |
| KBOP-LDLow power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Poor | Dallas-Ft Worth, TX |
| KTXD-TVFull power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Greenville, TX |
| KNAV-LDLow power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KDTNFull power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Denton, TX |
| KHPK-LDLow power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Poor | De Soto, TX |
| KPTD-LPLow power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Paris, TX |
| KERA-TVFull power | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KTXAFull power | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Fort Worth, TX |
| KSTR-DTFull power | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Irving, TX |
| KDFIFull power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Dallas, TX |
| KFAA-TVFull power | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Decatur, TX |
| KJJM-LDLow power | 47 mi | 270° W | Poor | Dallas & Mesquite, TX |
| K07AAD-DLow power | 47 mi | 270° W | Poor | Fort Worth, TX |
| KPFW-LDLow power | 47 mi | 270° W | Poor | Dallas, TX |
| KBFW-LDLow power | 62 mi | 271° W | Poor | Arlington, TX |
| KDKJ-LDLow power | 62 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Tyler, TX |
How Terrell compares with the rest of Texas
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Terrell ranks 288th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Rockwall, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Terrell: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 256° WSW, the direction of KDFW (Fox), 42 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 21 stations, 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 Terrell, TX?
ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Terrell. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Terrell, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Terrell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Terrell, TX?
NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Terrell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Terrell, TX?
Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Terrell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Terrell, TX?
CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Terrell. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Terrell?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Terrell; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Terrell?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 255°. The main network towers for Terrell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Terrell?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Terrell?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Terrell?
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 Terrell; signal estimates ignore terrain.