You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 77831 (Madisonville, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 77831 · 3 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 (244°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (244°), 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 77831
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | KBTX-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 14.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K03IJ-D College Station, TX · Low Power | 14.3 mi | SSW (211°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNXG-LD College Station, TX · Low Power | 14.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KYLE-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 30.9 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KAMU-TV College Station, TX · Full Power | 26.8 mi | WSW (255°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K21PO-D Bryan, TX · Low Power | 22.9 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KTRK-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KHOU Houston, TX · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 92.9 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | KPRC-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 84.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 86.3 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | FOX | KRIV Houston, TX · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | KUHT Houston, TX · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | CW | KIAH Houston, TX · Full Power | 84.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTXH Houston, TX · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | ION | KPXB-TV Conroe, TX · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Univision | KXLN-DT Rosenberg, TX · Full Power | 84.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | KTMD Galveston, TX · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Independent | KUBE-TV Baytown, TX · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | KZJL Houston, TX · Full Power | 84.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Independent | KYAZ Katy, TX · Full Power | 84.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | KTBU Conroe, TX · Full Power | 84.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18OO-D Bryan, TX · Low Power | 30.9 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28QN-D Willis, TX · Low Power | 33.2 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | UniMás | KFTH-DT Alvin, TX · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | TBN | KETH-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Madisonville, TX Free TV Channels (15.4 mi from ZIP 77831 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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