TV Channels in Houston, TX
ZIP Code: 77026 • Coordinates: 29.8002°N, 95.3289°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-24 dBm · KAHO-LD
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 230° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-35 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
-29 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
-32 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
-26 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
-32 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
-29 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
-26 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)
-28 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
-27 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
-28 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KAHO-LD WOODVILLE, TX | 04-1 nan | Independent | -24 dBm | Excellent | 302° WNW |
| #2 | KTXH | 19 | Other | -25 dBm | Excellent | 212° SSW |
| #3 | KRIV HOUSTON, TX | 26-1 720p | FOXMyNCatchy Comedy +1 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 212° SSW |
| #4 | KRIV HOUSTON, TX | 26-1 720p | FOXMyNCatchy Comedy +1 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 212° SSW |
| #5 | KETH-TV HOUSTON, TX | 14-3 480i | Enlace USATBNTBN Inspire | -26 dBm | Excellent | 215° SW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 72° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Houston
Houston, Texas (77026) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KAHO-LD at -24 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