TV channels & antenna towers in Wylie, Texas

Wylie has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K26PS-D, 7.4 miles to the NNE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
7.4 mito the closest tower
46,708population

Network channels in Wylie

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 37 mi248° WSW WeakFort Worth, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 39 mi220° SW GoodLake Dallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 39 mi221° SW GoodGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 39 mi221° SW GoodDallas, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 39 mi221° SW GoodArlington, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 39 mi220° SW GoodDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 39 mi220° SW GoodFort Worth, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 39 mi221° SW GoodDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 39 mi221° SW FairDallas, TX
CWKDAFCW33 41 mi217° SW GoodDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 41 mi217° SW GoodFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in Wylie

With roughly 46,700 residents, Wylie is a town in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 20 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 30 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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). 8 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 Wylie

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Wylie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KAZD, KUVN-DT, KDTX-TV, KPXD-TV and KXTX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles southwest of Wylie (220° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wylie at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wylie

The farthest main network tower for Wylie is KTVT (CBS), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Wylie

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K26PS-DLow power7.4 mi 23° NNEGoodDallas, TX
KHFW-LDLow power11 mi 319° NWWeakDallas, TX
KXDA-LDLow power12 mi 228° SWFairGarland, TX
KLEG-CDClass A22 mi 223° SWFairDallas, TX
KJJM-LDLow power37 mi 239° WSWPoorDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power37 mi 239° WSWPoorFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power37 mi 239° WSWPoorDallas, TX
KZFW-LDLow power39 mi 220° SWPoorDallas, TX
KFWDFull power39 mi 220° SWFairFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power39 mi 220° SWWeakDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KTXD-TVFull power39 mi 221° SWGoodGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power39 mi 221° SWWeakDallas, TX
KDTNFull power39 mi 221° SWGoodDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power39 mi 221° SWPoorDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power39 mi 221° SWGoodParis, TX
KODF-LDLow power39 mi 220° SWPoorDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power39 mi 220° SWPoorDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power39 mi 220° SWPoorDallas, TX
KDFIFull power39 mi 221° SWGoodDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power39 mi 221° SWGoodDecatur, TX
KERA-TVFull power41 mi 217° SWGoodDallas, TX
KTXAFull power41 mi 217° SWGoodFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power41 mi 217° SWGoodIrving, TX
KBFW-LDLow power50 mi 249° WSWPoorArlington, TX
K11XN-DLow power60 mi 249° WSWPoorMineral Wells, TX

How Wylie compares with the rest of Texas

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Wylie ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Garland, 9.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wylie: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 217° SW, the direction of KTVT (CBS), 41 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Wylie, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Wylie. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Wylie, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 41 miles SW of Wylie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Wylie, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Wylie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Wylie, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Wylie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wylie, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 41 miles SW of Wylie. Estimated signal: good.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Wylie; around 22 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 Wylie?

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Wylie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wylie?

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 Wylie?

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 Wylie?

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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