ZIP 77979 28.6096° N  96.6190° W

TV Channels in Port Lavaca, TX

ZIP Code: 77979 • Coordinates: 28.6096°N, 96.6190°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · KAVU-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 315° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
KAVU-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 25-5
Weather Ch. 25-4
NBC
KMOL-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Movies! Ch. 17-2
CBS
KXTS-LD
Ch. 41-1 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 41-2
HSN Ch. 41-3
FOX
KVCT
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 19-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-4
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KAVU-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-1
Weather Ch. 25-4
Telemundo
KVTX-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
Univision
KUNU-LD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
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Coverage Map

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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KAVU-TV
VICTORIA, TX
 25-1 720p
ABCIONWeather
-39 dBm Excellent 298° WNW
#2
KAVU-TV
VICTORIA, TX
 25-1 720p
ABCIONWeather
-39 dBm Excellent 298° WNW
#3
K29OH-D
 29 Other -42 dBm Excellent 45° NE
#4
KVCT
VICTORIA, TX
 19-1 720p
FOXCW+Heroes & Icons
-51 dBm Good 298° WNW
#5
KVTX-LD
VICTORIA, TX
 45-1 1080i
Telemundo
-57 dBm Good 298° WNW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 315° · NW · Spread 90°

Towers spread 90° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Port Lavaca

Port Lavaca, Texas (77979) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KAVU-TV at -39 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