You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 77575 (Ames, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 77575 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 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: SW (232°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (232°), 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 77575
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 | 56.6 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KHOU Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KPRC-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KRIV Houston, TX · Full Power | 56.6 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | KUHT Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | CW | KIAH Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTXH Houston, TX · Full Power | 56.6 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | Univision | KXLN-DT Rosenberg, TX · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | KTMD Galveston, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | Independent | KUBE-TV Baytown, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | Independent | KYAZ Katy, TX · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | UniMás | KFTH-DT Alvin, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | TBN | KETH-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | KFDM Beaumont, TX · Full Power | 46.4 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KBTV-TV Port Arthur, TX · Full Power | 46.1 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ION | KPXB-TV Conroe, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | Independent | KLTJ Galveston, TX · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | KZJL Houston, TX · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | Independent | KTBU Conroe, TX · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10SC-D Beaumont, TX · Low Power | 30.8 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | TBN | KITU-TV Beaumont, TX · Full Power | 50.9 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | Abc; Nbc | KBMT Beaumont, TX · Full Power | 52.4 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | FOX | KVHP Lake Charles, LA · Full Power | 71.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XZ-D League City/Texas City, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTDJ-LD Dayton, TX · Low Power | 42.8 mi | WSW (239°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ames, TX Free TV Channels (2.6 mi from ZIP 77575 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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