TV Channels in Zapata, TX
ZIP Code: 78076 • Coordinates: 26.9341°N, 99.1310°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · KTLM
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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7 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
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-62 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
-62 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
-72 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
-74 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
-62 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
KTLM
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 40-3
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 40-4
Nosey Ch. 40-6
Oxygen Ch. 40-5
TeleXitos Ch. 40-2
Univision
KLDO-TV
Ch. 27-5 · 480i (w)
-66 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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 | KTLM RIO GRANDE CITY, TX | 40-1 1080i | TelemundoCOZI TVNBC True CRMZ +3 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 134° SE |
| #2 | PABF-2024 | 7 | Other | -51 dBm | Good | 329° NNW |
| #3 | XHCPEL-TDT | 12 | Other | -53 dBm | Good | 327° NNW |
| #4 | KTNR-LD LAREDO, TX | 29-1 nan | Religious | -54 dBm | Good | 329° NNW |
| #5 | NUEVO | 5 | Other | -56 dBm | Good | 210° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (168°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Zapata
Zapata, Texas (78076) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTLM at -45 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