ZIP 78957 30.0139° N  97.1821° W

TV Channels in Smithville, TX

ZIP Code: 78957 • Coordinates: 30.0139°N, 97.1821°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · KYLE-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
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
-71 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
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-72 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
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 42-2
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
FOX
KYLE-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 720p
-64 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
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-3
CW
KNVA
Ch. 54-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
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
KRHD-CD
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-71 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
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-73 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)
-82 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

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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
KYLE-TV
BRYAN, TX
 28-2 720p
FOXAntenna TVLaff +1
-64 dBm Good 44° NE
#2
KYLE-TV
BRYAN, TX
 28-2 720p
FOXAntenna TVLaff +1
-64 dBm Good 44° NE
#3
K04SD-D
 4 Other -65 dBm Fair 225° SW
#4
KTBC
AUSTIN, TX
 07-1 720p
FOXBUZZRCatchy Comedy +3
-68 dBm Fair 299° WNW
#5
KAMU-TV
COLLEGE STATION, TX
 12-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7
-68 dBm Fair 49° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (159°)

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

Smithville, Texas (78957) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KYLE-TV at -64 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