TV Channels in Rio Frio, TX
ZIP Code: 78879 • Coordinates: 29.6471°N, 99.7113°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · KMYS
Recommended antenna
Directional 94° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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3 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
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NBC
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CBS
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FOX
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PBS
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CW
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MyN
KCWX
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-54 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
KPXL-TV
Ch. 26-2 · 480i (w)
-39 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 26-2
Laff Ch. 26-3
Busted Ch. 26-6
Game Show Central Ch. 26-7
HSN Ch. 26-8
HSN2 Ch. 26-9
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
ION Plus Ch. 26-5
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
KNIC-DT
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-65 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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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 | KMYS KERRVILLE, TX | 29-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 93° E |
| #2 | KPXL-TV UVALDE, TX | 26-2 480i (w) | Court TVIONLaff +6 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 93° E |
| #3 | KCWX FREDERICKSBURG, TX | 02-1 720p | MyNCatchy ComedyIndependent +3 | -54 dBm | Good | 115° ESE |
| #4 | KNIC-DT BLANCO, TX | 17-2 720p | UnivisionInfomercialsMovieSphere Gold +3 | -65 dBm | Fair | 87° E |
| #5 | KCWX FREDERICKSBURG, TX | 02-1 720p | MyNCatchy ComedyIndependent +3 | -66 dBm | Fair | 115° ESE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 21°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Rio Frio
Rio Frio, Texas (78879) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KMYS at -35 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