You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 76649 (Hico, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 76649 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: SE (145°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (145°), 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 76649
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | KXXV Waco, TX · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WFAA Dallas, TX · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KTVT Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KXAS-TV Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 66.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | FOX | KDFW Dallas, TX · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | MyNetworkTV | KDFI Dallas, TX · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | Telemundo | KXTX-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 66.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | Independent | KTXA Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | Independent | KTXD-TV Greenville, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | Independent | KAZD Lake Dallas, TX · Full Power | 67.1 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XA-D Abilene, TX · Low Power | 28.0 mi | WNW (284°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waco, TX · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | TBN | KDTX-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KWKT-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 57.6 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | KERA-TV Dallas, TX · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | KDAF Dallas, TX · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | ION | KPXD-TV Arlington, TX · Full Power | 66.9 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Univision | KUVN-DT Garland, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 88.4 mi | S (184°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Independent | KFAA-TV Decatur, TX · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | Independent | KDTN Denton, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Independent | KFWD Fort Worth, TX · Full Power | 67.1 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NR-D Stephenville, TX · Low Power | 31.3 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | UniMás | KSTR-DT Irving, TX · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hico, TX Free TV Channels (8.6 mi from ZIP 76649 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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