ZIP 78046 27.3855° N  99.3891° W

TV Channels in Zcta 78046, TX

ZIP Code: 78046 • Coordinates: 27.3855°N, 99.3891°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-22 dBm · KTNR-LD
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 297° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 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
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-4
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
NBC
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
ION Ch. 08-4
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
CBS
KYLX-LD
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 13-4
CW+ Ch. 13-2
ION Mystery Ch. 13-3
FOX
KXOF-CD
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 31-2
Laff Ch. 31-3
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
NBC Ch. 08-1
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
Telemundo
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
NBC Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-4
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
Univision
KLDO-TV
Ch. 27-5 · 480i (w)
-37 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 27-5
AltaVision Ch. 27-88
LATV Ch. 27-2
Majestad TV Ch. 27-6
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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Zcta 78046, TX.
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
KTNR-LD
LAREDO, TX
 29-1 nan
Religious
-22 dBm Excellent 286° WNW
#2
PABF-2024
 7 Other -32 dBm Excellent 314° NW
#3
XHCSBD-TDT
 21 Other -33 dBm Excellent 312° NW
#4
K36QS-D
 36 Other -33 dBm Excellent 286° WNW
#5
KLDO-TV
LAREDO, TX
 27-5 480i (w)
Court TVUnivisionAltaVision +2
-37 dBm Excellent 325° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 297° · WNW · Spread 28°

Towers clustered within 28°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Zcta 78046

Zcta 78046, Texas (78046) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTNR-LD at -22 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