TV channels & antenna towers in Van, Texas

Van has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KQKT-LD, 23 miles to the ESE.

Open Van in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

2,685population

Network channels in Van

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLTVABC	7	24 mi	87° E	Good	Tyler, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	30 mi	99° E	Fair	Tyler, TX
NBCKETK-TVNBC	56	37 mi	149° SSE	Good	Jacksonville, TX
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	44 mi	114° ESE	Good	Longview, TX
CWKYTXCW	19.2	54 mi	143° SE	Good	Nacogdoches, TX

Over-the-air TV in Van

Van, Texas has a population of about 2,690. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Tyler, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tyler's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (KLTV), NBC on channel 56 (KETK-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 19.2 (KYTX) 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, 77 miles to the west. 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 Van

The main network towers around Van are in different directions: ABC 87° E (24 mi), NBC 149° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 114° ESE (44 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Van at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Van

The farthest main network tower for Van is KFXK-TV (Fox), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Van

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KQKT-LDLow power	23 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	23 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Tyler, TX
KTPN-LDLow power	24 mi	117° ESE	Fair	Tyler, TX
KDKJ-LDLow power	24 mi	139° SE	Weak	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	24 mi	139° SE	Weak	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	24 mi	139° SE	Fair	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	24 mi	139° SE	Weak	Tyler, TX
K21PE-DLow power	24 mi	87° E	Fair	Tyler, TX
KCEBFull power	30 mi	99° E	Fair	Longview, TX
K25LG-DLow power	37 mi	149° SSE	Weak	Tyler, TX
KLGV-LDLow power	53 mi	95° E	Poor	Longview, TX
K31PR-DLow power	61 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Alto, TX
K26PS-DLow power	64 mi	310° NW	Poor	Dallas, TX
KXDA-LDLow power	66 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Garland, TX

How Van compares with the rest of Texas

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Van ranks 706th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Tyler, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Van: 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 114° ESE, the direction of KFXK-TV (Fox), 44 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 9 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 Van, TX?

ABC is on channel 7 from KLTV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Van. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Van, TX?

NBC is on channel 56 from KETK-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Van. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Van, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXK-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles ESE of Van. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Van, TX?

CW is on channel 19.2 from KYTX, broadcasting from 54 miles SE of Van. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Van; around 9 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 Van?

What kind of antenna do I need in Van?

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. The towers are spread over about 62° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Van?

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 Van?

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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