TV Channels in Merkel, TX
ZIP Code: 79536 • Coordinates: 32.4741°N, 100.0245°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · KTXS-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 196° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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6 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
KTXS-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 12-2
ROAR Ch. 12-3
NBC
KSAN-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 03-4
Laff Ch. 03-2
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
CBS
KTAB-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 32-4
Telemundo Ch. 32-2
ION Mystery Ch. 32-3
FOX
Not Available
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KSAN-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
Laff Ch. 03-2
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
Telemundo
KTAB-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 32-1
ION Ch. 32-4
ION Mystery Ch. 32-3
Univision
KEUS-LD
Ch. 41-01 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
AltaVision Ch. 41-88
LATV Ch. 41-02
UniMás Ch. 31-1
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KTXS-TV SWEETWATER, TX | 12-1 720p | ABCCW+ROAR | -59 dBm | Good | 229° SW |
| #2 | KSAN-TV SAN ANGELO, TX | 03-1 1080i | NBCIONLaff +1 | -68 dBm | Fair | 202° SSW |
| #3 | KSAN-TV SAN ANGELO, TX | 03-1 1080i | NBCIONLaff +1 | -68 dBm | Fair | 202° SSW |
| #4 | KRBC-TV ABILENE, TX | 09-1 1080i | NBCGritLaff +1 | -69 dBm | Fair | 119° ESE |
| #5 | KTAB-TV ABILENE, TX | 32-1 1080i | CBSIONTelemundo +1 | -69 dBm | Fair | 119° ESE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 78° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Merkel
Merkel, Texas (79536) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTXS-TV at -59 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