You can get 31 free TV channels in Helotes, TX
11 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Helotes. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SE (134°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (134°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Helotes, TX
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SE (130°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 32.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 32.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 31.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 26.1 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Full Power | 13.0 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | KMYS Kerrville, TX · Full Power | 13.0 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | ION | KPXL-TV Uvalde, TX · Full Power | 22.3 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | Univision | KNIC-DT Blanco, TX · Full Power | 13.0 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 32.1 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVHC-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 7.3 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSAA-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 14.1 mi | SE (132°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQVE-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 14.1 mi | SE (132°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MJ-D San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 14.1 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KVDF-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 14.1 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KGMM-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 14.1 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KGSA-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 15.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAXX-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 15.7 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | KCOR-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 15.8 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 32.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRTX-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 18.4 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | K25OB-D San Antonio, TX · Class A | 32.6 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWTC-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 38.5 mi | NE (53°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 73.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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