ZIP 78118 28.8748° N  97.9374° W

TV Channels in Karnes City, TX

ZIP Code: 78118 • Coordinates: 28.8748°N, 97.9374°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · KAVU-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 89° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KAVU-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 25-5
Weather Ch. 25-4
NBC
KMOL-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Movies! Ch. 17-2
CBS
KXTS-LD
Ch. 41-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 41-2
HSN Ch. 41-3
FOX
KVCT
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 19-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-4
PBS
KLRN
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 12-1
Create Ch. 08-4
Movies! Ch. 12-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-3
World Channel Ch. 08-2
CW
WOAI-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Antenna TV Ch. 04-3
Charge! Ch. 04-4
MyN
KCWX
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 02-4
Independent Ch. 02-2
Independent Ch. 02-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 02-5
ROAR Ch. 35-1
ION
KAVU-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-1
Weather Ch. 25-4
Telemundo
KVTX-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
Univision
KUNU-LD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-56 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
-36 dBm Excellent 92° E
#2
KAVU-TV
VICTORIA, TX
 25-1 720p
ABCIONWeather
-36 dBm Excellent 92° E
#3
KVCT
VICTORIA, TX
 19-1 720p
FOXCW+Heroes & Icons
-50 dBm Good 92° E
#4
KABB
SAN ANTONIO, TX
 29-1 720p
FOXComet TVRewind TV +2
-53 dBm Good 325° NW
#5
KVTX-LD
VICTORIA, TX
 45-1 1080i
Telemundo
-54 dBm Good 92° E
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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 89° · E · Spread 124°

Towers spread 124° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Karnes City

Karnes City, Texas (78118) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KAVU-TV at -36 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