TV Channels in Austin, TX
ZIP Code: 78721 • Coordinates: 30.2713°N, 97.6835°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-57 dBm · KTXU-LD
Recommended antenna
Directional 288° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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10 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
KVUE
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-60 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
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 36-3
COZI TV Ch. 36-2
Rewind TV Ch. 36-4
CBS
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-61 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
-59 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
KLRU
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-2
PBS Encore Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-4
CW
KNVA
Ch. 54-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
MyN
KCWX
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-73 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
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-61 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
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 42-1
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Univision
KNIC-DT
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Infomercials Ch. 17-4
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 17-3
Shop LC Ch. 17-5
Start TV Ch. 12-5
UniMás Ch. 17-1
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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 | KTXU-LD | 24 | Other | -57 dBm | Good | 263° W |
| #2 | KTBC AUSTIN, TX | 07-1 720p | FOXBUZZRCatchy Comedy +3 | -59 dBm | Good | 292° WNW |
| #3 | KVUE AUSTIN, TX | 24-1 720p | ABCBustedEstrella TV +5 | -60 dBm | Good | 296° WNW |
| #4 | KXAN-TV AUSTIN, TX | 36-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +1 | -61 dBm | Good | 299° WNW |
| #5 | KXAN-TV AUSTIN, TX | 36-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +1 | -61 dBm | Good | 299° WNW |
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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 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 25°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Austin
Austin, Texas (78721) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTXU-LD at -57 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