ZIP 78650 30.3039° N  97.2189° W

TV Channels in Mc Dade, TX

ZIP Code: 78650 • Coordinates: 30.3039°N, 97.2189°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · KBTX-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 74° ENE
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
KRHD-CD
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 40-3
Game Show Central Ch. 40-4
HSN Ch. 40-5
ION Mystery Ch. 40-2
NBC
KCEN-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-59 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
KBTX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 03-2
Telemundo Ch. 03-3
365BLK Ch. 03-4
Weather Ch. 03-5
FOX
KYLE-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 28-3
Laff Ch. 28-4
MyN Ch. 28-1
PBS
KAMU-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-3
CW
KBTX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Telemundo Ch. 03-3
365BLK Ch. 03-4
Weather Ch. 03-5
MyN
KYLE-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-2
Antenna TV Ch. 28-3
Laff Ch. 28-4
ION
KRHD-CD
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 40-1
Game Show Central Ch. 40-4
HSN Ch. 40-5
ION Mystery Ch. 40-2
Telemundo
KBTX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
CW Ch. 03-2
365BLK Ch. 03-4
Weather Ch. 03-5
Univision
KAKW-DT
Ch. 62-6 · 480i (w)
-79 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 Mc Dade, 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KBTX-TV
BRYAN, TX
 03-1 1080i
CBSCWTelemundo +2
-42 dBm Excellent 76° ENE
#2
KBTX-TV
BRYAN, TX
 03-1 1080i
CBSCWTelemundo +2
-42 dBm Excellent 76° ENE
#3
KBTX-TV
BRYAN, TX
 03-1 1080i
CBSCWTelemundo +2
-42 dBm Excellent 76° ENE
#4
K03IJ-D
 3 Other -54 dBm Good 76° ENE
#5
KCEN-TV
TEMPLE, TX
 06-1 1080i
NBCCharge!GET +4
-59 dBm Good 360° N
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 74° · ENE · Spread 74°

Towers within 74° arc

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

Mc Dade, Texas (78650) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KBTX-TV at -42 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