ZIP 78830 28.5195° N  99.4771° W

TV Channels in Big Wells, TX

ZIP Code: 78830 • Coordinates: 28.5195°N, 99.4771°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-52 dBm · PABF-2024
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 213° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-4
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
NBC
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
ION Ch. 08-4
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
CBS
KYLX-LD
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 13-4
CW+ Ch. 13-2
ION Mystery Ch. 13-3
FOX
KXOF-CD
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-84 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 31-2
Laff Ch. 31-3
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
KCWX
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-78 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
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
NBC Ch. 08-1
Telemundo Ch. 08-3
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
Telemundo
KGNS-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
NBC Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-4
ION Plus Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
Univision
KLDO-TV
Ch. 27-5 · 480i (w)
-64 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 27-5
AltaVision Ch. 27-88
LATV Ch. 27-2
Majestad TV Ch. 27-6
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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
PABF-2024
 3 Other -52 dBm Good 282° WNW
#2
KGNS-TV
LAREDO, TX
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCION +3
-56 dBm Good 191° S
#3
KGNS-TV
LAREDO, TX
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCION +3
-56 dBm Good 191° S
#4
KGNS-TV
LAREDO, TX
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCION +3
-56 dBm Good 191° S
#5
KGNS-TV
LAREDO, TX
 08-2 720p
ABCNBCION +3
-56 dBm Good 191° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 213° · SSW · Spread 69°

Towers within 69° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Big Wells

Big Wells, Texas (78830) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from PABF-2024 at -52 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