ZIP 77013 29.7953° N  95.2340° W

TV Channels in Houston, TX

ZIP Code: 77013 • Coordinates: 29.7953°N, 95.2340°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-11 dBm · KBMN-LD
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 18 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 350° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
KTRK-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 20-4
Charge! Ch. 13-3
Localish Ch. 13-2
QVC Ch. 13-4
NBC
KPRC-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 39-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 02-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 02-5
Start TV Ch. 02-2
CBS
KHOU
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 39-2
Comet TV Ch. 11-4
HSN2 Ch. 39-4
ROAR Ch. 11-5
Shop LC Ch. 11-2
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
FOX
KRIV
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 20-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 26-2
FOX Weather Ch. 26-3
PBS
KUHT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 08-5
Create Ch. 08-2
NHK World Ch. 08-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-3
The Nest Ch. 39-3
World Channel Ch. 08-6
CW
KIAH
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 02-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 02-5
Start TV Ch. 02-2
MyN
KTXH
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 26-2
FOX Weather Ch. 26-3
ION
KPXB-TV
Ch. 49-7 · 480i (w)
-35 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 49-7
Grit Ch. 49-8
Laff Ch. 49-3
Bounce TV Ch. 49-2
Busted Ch. 49-5
Game Show Central Ch. 49-6
ION Plus Ch. 49-4
Telemundo
KTMD
Ch. 47-1 · 1080i
-32 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 47-4
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 47-3
Oxygen Ch. 47-5
Rewind TV Ch. 39-5
TeleXitos Ch. 47-2
Univision
KXLN-DT
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-34 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Mystery Ch. 45-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 45-4
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Shop LC Ch. 45-5
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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Houston, TX.
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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KBMN-LD
HOUSTON, TX
 40-3 480i (w)
365BLKBlack Vision TVDefy TV +4
-11 dBm Excellent 357° N
#2
KEHO-LD
HOUSTON, TX
 32-4 480i (w)
365BLKDefy TVFubo Sports +4
-14 dBm Excellent 357° N
#3
KTMD
GALVESTON, TX
 47-1 1080i
TelemundoCOZI TVNBC True CRMZ +3
-32 dBm Excellent 227° SW
#4
KZJL
HOUSTON, TX
 61-6 480i (w)
ConfessEstrella NewsEstrella TV +3
-33 dBm Excellent 226° SW
#5
KETH-TV
HOUSTON, TX
 14-3 480i
Enlace USATBNTBN Inspire
-33 dBm Excellent 227° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 18 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-11 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Houston

Houston, Texas (77013) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KBMN-LD at -11 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely