TV channels & antenna towers in Tiki Island, Texas
Tiki Island has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHOU (CBS), 40 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Tiki Island
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 40 mi | 299° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 40 mi | 299° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Rosenberg, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Tiki Island
Tiki Island is a small community of about 1,030 people in Texas. There are 32 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 2 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Tiki Island, 31 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 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 Tiki Island
Point your antenna WNW, at about 298°. The main network towers for Tiki Island sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KHOU, KPXB-TV, KTRK-TV, KRIV and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles northwest of Tiki Island (298° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tiki Island at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tiki Island, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tiki Island
The farthest main network tower for Tiki Island is KPRC-TV (NBC), 40 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 Tiki Island
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTXHFull power | 40 mi | 299° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KEHO-LDLow power | 40 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 40 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KCVH-LDLow power | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Weak | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-LDLow power | 40 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KVVV-LDLow power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 42 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 42 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 42 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Dayton, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 42 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 46 mi | 323° NW | Poor | Woodville, TX |
How Tiki Island compares with the rest of Texas
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Tiki Island ranks 427th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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 Texas City, 6.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tiki Island: 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 298° WNW, the direction of KPRC-TV (NBC), 40 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 17 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 Tiki Island, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Tiki Island. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Tiki Island, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Tiki Island. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Tiki Island, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Tiki Island. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Tiki Island, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Tiki Island. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Tiki Island, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Tiki Island. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tiki Island?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Tiki Island; around 17 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 Tiki Island?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 298°. The main network towers for Tiki Island sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tiki Island?
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 Tiki Island?
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 Tiki Island?
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.
TV channels in nearby Texas cities
- La Marque5.9 mi
- Texas City6.1 mi
- Hitchcock6.9 mi
- Galveston7.2 mi
- Jamaica Beach8.3 mi
- Santa Fe13 mi
- Dickinson14 mi
- Bacliff15 mi
- League City18 mi
- Seabrook20 mi
- Webster21 mi
- Alvin22 mi
- Friendswood23 mi
- Bolivar Peninsula24 mi
- La Porte26 mi
- Pearland29 mi
- Manvel29 mi
- Baytown31 mi
- Deer Park31 mi
- South Houston32 mi
- Angleton32 mi
- Pasadena32 mi
- Rosharon33 mi
- Clute35 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tiki Island; signal estimates ignore terrain.