You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 76596 (Gatesville, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 76596 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: ESE (123°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (123°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 76596
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ABC | KXXV Waco, TX · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 33.0 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | KWKT-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 26.1 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waco, TX · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 54.1 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WFAA Dallas, TX · Full Power | 88.3 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KTVT Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 86.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 80.7 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Independent | KTXA Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 86.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | KAZD Lake Dallas, TX · Full Power | 88.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | KPLE-CD Killeen, TX · Class A | 27.3 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZCZ-LD College Station, TX · Low Power | 29.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAXW-LD Mullin, TX · Low Power | 29.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Gatesville, TX Free TV Channels (2.8 mi from ZIP 76596 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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