TV channels & antenna towers in West Sharyland, Texas
West Sharyland has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRZG-CD, 0.7 miles to the SE.
Network channels in West Sharyland
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONKAZH-LDION | 57.2 | 6.1 mi | 100° E | Good | McAllen, TX |
| CWKCWT-CDCW | 21 | 21 mi | 128° SE | Fair | La Feria, TX |
| FOXKFXV-LDFox | 60 | 21 mi | 128° SE | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| UNIKNVOUnivision | 48 | 21 mi | 128° SE | Strong | McAllen, TX |
| TLMKTLMTelemundo | 40 | 26 mi | 310° NW | Good | Rio Grande City, TX |
| NBCKVEO-TVNBC | 23 | 33 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Brownsville, TX |
| ABCKRGV-TVABC | 5 | 33 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Weslaco, TX |
| CWKMBHCW | 67.2 | 33 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| TBNKLUJ-TVTrinity | 44 | 34 mi | 96° E | Fair | Harlingen, TX |
| CWKXFX-CDCW | 67.2 | 54 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Brownsville, TX |
Over-the-air TV in West Sharyland
With roughly 2,310 residents, West Sharyland is a small community 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, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of West Sharyland, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles 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 strongest network signals here 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, 108 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong 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 West Sharyland
Point your antenna ESE, at about 111°. The main network towers for West Sharyland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KVEO-TV, KRGV-TV and KMBH, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles east of West Sharyland (111° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West Sharyland 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 West Sharyland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for West Sharyland
The farthest main network tower for West Sharyland is KVEO-TV (NBC), 33 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.
KRZG-CD is only 0.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near West Sharyland
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRZG-CDClass A | 0.7 mi | 124° SE | Strong | McAllen, TX |
| KJST-LDLow power | 6.1 mi | 100° E | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KTFV-CDClass A | 21 mi | 128° SE | Fair | McAllen, TX |
| KGBT-TVFull power | 33 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Harlingen, TX |
| KSOY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 111° ESE | Weak | McAllen, TX |
| KNWS-LDLow power | 51 mi | 99° E | Poor | Brownsville, TX |
How West Sharyland compares with the rest of Texas
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, West Sharyland ranks 567th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 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 Mission, 3.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in West Sharyland: 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 111° ESE, the direction of KVEO-TV (NBC), 33 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 13 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 West Sharyland, TX?
ABC is on channel 5 from KRGV-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ESE of West Sharyland. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in West Sharyland, TX?
NBC is on channel 23 from KVEO-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ESE of West Sharyland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in West Sharyland, TX?
Fox is on channel 60 from KFXV-LD, broadcasting from 21 miles SE of West Sharyland. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in West Sharyland, TX?
CW is on channel 67.2 from KMBH, broadcasting from 33 miles ESE of West Sharyland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in West Sharyland, TX?
Telemundo is on channel 40 from KTLM, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of West Sharyland. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Sharyland?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of West Sharyland; around 13 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 West Sharyland?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 111°. The main network towers for West Sharyland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in West Sharyland?
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 West Sharyland?
KRZG-CD is only 0.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in West Sharyland?
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
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- Alton North (historical)2.2 mi
- La Homa2.7 mi
- Doffing3.5 mi
- Palmview3.8 mi
- Mission3.9 mi
- Palmview South5.0 mi
- Perezville5.6 mi
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- Pharr10 mi
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- Hidalgo13 mi
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- Elsa21 mi
- Weslaco22 mi
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- Mercedes27 mi
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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 West Sharyland; signal estimates ignore terrain.