You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 78163 (Bulverde, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78163 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: S (179°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (179°), 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 78163
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 36.1 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Full Power | 27.4 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | Univision | KNIC-DT Blanco, TX · Full Power | 6.6 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAXX-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 5.8 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWTC-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 19.1 mi | ENE (58°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 36.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 36.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 34.5 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 53.8 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 30.9 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | KMYS Kerrville, TX · Full Power | 29.3 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | ION | KPXL-TV Uvalde, TX · Full Power | 37.9 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 34.6 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOBS-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 11.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVHC-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 12.8 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 34.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 54.0 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 54.0 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 54.0 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 71.4 mi | NNE (22°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MJ-D San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 22.9 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KVDF-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 22.9 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KGMM-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 22.9 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | KCOR-CD San Antonio, TX · Class A | 24.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | K25OB-D San Antonio, TX · Class A | 35.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | NBC | KBVO Llano, TX · Full Power | 63.2 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSAA-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 22.9 mi | S (190°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KGSA-LD San Antonio, TX · Low Power | 24.4 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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