ZIP 78592 26.0620° N  97.8470° W

TV Channels in Santa Maria, TX

ZIP Code: 78592 • Coordinates: 26.0620°N, 97.8470°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-10 dBm · KVEO-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 10° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
KRGV-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-13 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 05-4
Spanish Independent Ch. 05-2
Weather Ch. 05-5
NBC
KVEO-TV
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-10 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-2
CBS
KVEO-TV
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-10 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 23-1
FOX
KMBH
Ch. 67-1 · 720p
-16 dBm
PBS
KCWT-CD
Ch. 21-4 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 21-3
CW+ Ch. 21-1
CW
Not Available
MyN
KGBT-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-14 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-1
Grit Ch. 04-6
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
Estrella TV Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-5
Rewind TV Ch. 04-2
ION
KNVO
Ch. 48-5 · 480i (w)
-24 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 48-5
Univision Ch. 48-1
LATV Ch. 48-3
Telemundo
KSOY-LD
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-30 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
KNVO
Ch. 48-5 · 480i (w)
-24 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 48-5
ION Ch. 48-4
LATV Ch. 48-3
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Coverage Map

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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
KVEO-TV
BROWNSVILLE, TX
 23-2 1080i
CBSNBC
-10 dBm Excellent 10° N
#2
KVEO-TV
BROWNSVILLE, TX
 23-2 1080i
CBSNBC
-10 dBm Excellent 10° N
#3
KVEO-TV
BROWNSVILLE, TX
 23-2 1080i
CBSNBC
-10 dBm Excellent 10° N
#4
KVEO-TV
BROWNSVILLE, TX
 23-2 1080i
CBSNBC
-10 dBm Excellent 10° N
#5
KRGV-TV
WESLACO, TX
 05-1 720p
ABCMe-TVMe-TV Toons +2
-13 dBm Excellent 10° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-10 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Santa Maria

Santa Maria, Texas (78592) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVEO-TV at -10 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