You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 76861 (Ballinger, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 76861 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WSW (243°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (243°), 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 76861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | CBS | KLST San Angelo, TX · Full Power | 18.2 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | KSAN-TV San Angelo, TX · Full Power | 14.0 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | KIDY San Angelo, TX · Full Power | 18.6 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTXE-LD San Angelo, TX · Low Power | 16.9 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KANG-LD San Angelo, TX · Low Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEUS-LD San Angelo, TX · Low Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | Abc & Cw (Digital Only) | KTXS-TV Sweetwater, TX · Full Power | 56.8 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CBS | KTAB-TV Abilene, TX · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | KRBC-TV Abilene, TX · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ballinger, TX Free TV Channels (17.6 mi from ZIP 76861 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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