You can get 34 free channels in ZIP 77481 (Arcola, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 77481 · 24 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
24 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: NNE (30°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (30°), 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 77481
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KTRK-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 8.5 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | KHOU Houston, TX · Full Power | 7.5 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | KPRC-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 8.0 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | KRIV Houston, TX · Full Power | 8.5 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | KUHT Houston, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | CW | KIAH Houston, TX · Full Power | 8.0 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTXH Houston, TX · Full Power | 8.5 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | ION | KPXB-TV Conroe, TX · Full Power | 7.5 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | Univision | KXLN-DT Rosenberg, TX · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | Telemundo | KTMD Galveston, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | Independent | KZJL Houston, TX · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | Independent | KYAZ Katy, TX · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | Independent | KTBU Conroe, TX · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | Independent | KLTJ Galveston, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | Independent | KUBE-TV Baytown, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCVH-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | KHLM-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUVM-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | TBN | KETH-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDHU-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | KVQT-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVVV-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | KUGB-CD Houston, TX · Class A | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | UniMás | KFTH-DT Alvin, TX · Full Power | 7.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHXL-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 19.4 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTDJ-LD Dayton, TX · Low Power | 23.5 mi | NNE (32°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQHO-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 23.5 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBPX-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 23.5 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KBTX-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 79.7 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | KUVM-CD Missouri City, TX · Class A | 7.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAHO-LD Woodville, TX · Low Power | 27.1 mi | NNE (25°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBMN-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NE (41°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEHO-LD Houston, TX · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XZ-D League City/Texas City, TX · Low Power | 32.2 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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