You can get 27 free TV channels in Hico, TX
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Hico. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: WNW (293°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (293°), 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 Hico, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XA-D Abilene, TX · Low Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | KXXV Waco, TX · Full Power | 61.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WFAA Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.0 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SE (137°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 68.4 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NR-D Stephenville, TX · Low Power | 25.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KTVT Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KXAS-TV Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 74.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KWKT-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | FOX | KDFW Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.0 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | KERA-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | KDAF Dallas, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | MyNetworkTV | KDFI Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.0 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | ION | KPXD-TV Arlington, TX · Full Power | 74.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Univision | KUVN-DT Garland, TX · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 87.0 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | Telemundo | KXTX-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Independent | KTXA Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Independent | KFAA-TV Decatur, TX · Full Power | 74.0 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Independent | KTXD-TV Greenville, TX · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | Independent | KDTN Denton, TX · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Independent | KFWD Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 74.7 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | KAZD Lake Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.7 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waco, TX · Full Power | 61.5 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | UniMás | KSTR-DT Irving, TX · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | TBN | KDTX-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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