ZIP 78621 30.3370° N  97.3604° W

TV Channels in Elgin, TX

ZIP Code: 78621 • Coordinates: 30.3370°N, 97.3604°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · KTBC
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 25° NNE
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
KVUE
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 24-7
Estrella TV Ch. 24-2
Outlaw Ch. 24-6
Quest Ch. 24-4
Shop LC Ch. 24-8
The Nest Ch. 24-5
True Crime Network Ch. 24-3
NBC
KCEN-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 06-8
GET Ch. 06-5
Nosey Ch. 06-7
Quest Ch. 06-2
Shop LC Ch. 06-9
True Crime Network Ch. 06-3
CBS
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 42-2
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
FOX
KTBC
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 07-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 07-5
FOX Weather Ch. 07-6
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Movies! Ch. 07-2
PBS
KAMU-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-3
CW
KNCT
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 46-4
Defy TV Ch. 46-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 46-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 46-7
Outlaw Ch. 46-2
Start TV Ch. 46-3
MyN
KYLE-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-2
Antenna TV Ch. 28-3
Laff Ch. 28-4
ION
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 36-1
COZI TV Ch. 36-2
Rewind TV Ch. 36-4
Telemundo
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 42-1
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Univision
KAKW-DT
Ch. 62-6 · 480i (w)
-78 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 62-6
Confess Ch. 62-7
Dabl Ch. 62-5
GET Ch. 62-3
ION Mystery Ch. 62-4
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 62-8
UniMás Ch. 62-2
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Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Elgin, TX.
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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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTBC
AUSTIN, TX
 07-1 720p
FOXBUZZRCatchy Comedy +3
-61 dBm Good 266° W
#2
KCEN-TV
TEMPLE, TX
 06-1 1080i
NBCCharge!GET +4
-61 dBm Good 7° N
#3
KYLE-TV
BRYAN, TX
 28-2 720p
FOXAntenna TVLaff +1
-64 dBm Good 66° ENE
#4
KYLE-TV
BRYAN, TX
 28-2 720p
FOXAntenna TVLaff +1
-64 dBm Good 66° ENE
#5
K22OK-D
 22 Other -65 dBm Fair 48° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 25° · NNE · Spread 119°

Towers spread 119° - rotator recommended

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

Elgin, Texas (78621) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTBC at -61 dBm, rated as "Good" 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