You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 78650 (Elgin, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78650 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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 (276°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (276°), 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 78650
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.2 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.9 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.9 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.9 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 34.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 54.4 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 70.6 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (360°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Translator | 34.8 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KXLK-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 34.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | KGBS-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 34.7 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | KBVO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 34.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KTFO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 34.7 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | KXXV Waco, TX · Full Power | 71.7 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KBTX-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 72.8 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KWKT-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 70.1 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 70.6 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32OJ-D Austin, TX · Low Power | 31.1 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KVAT-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 34.7 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34FM-D Austin, TX · Low Power | 34.8 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KADF-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 34.8 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elgin, TX Free TV Channels (10.9 mi from ZIP 78650 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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