You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 78159 (Nixon, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78159 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: W (265°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (265°), 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 78159
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ABC | KAVU-TV Victoria, TX · Full Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 40.7 mi | W (275°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 41.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 41.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | FOX | KVCT Victoria, TX · Full Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 41.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 46.9 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 41.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 40.9 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 40.7 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SD-D Nixon, TX · Low Power | 21.2 mi | NW (313°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 76.9 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 76.9 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 77.1 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 75.9 mi | N (351°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 76.9 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 77.1 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | KMYS Kerrville, TX · Full Power | 83.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVTX-LD Victoria, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMOL-LD Victoria, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXTS-LD Victoria, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNU-LD Victoria, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQZY-LD Victoria, TX · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | K25OB-D San Antonio, TX · Class A | 41.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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