You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 78712 (Austin, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78712 · 18 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
18 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: NW (306°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (306°), 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 78712
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 5.0 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 5.0 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 4.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 4.0 mi | WNW (297°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 5.0 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Translator | 4.9 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 4.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 34.2 mi | NNW (333°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32OJ-D Austin, TX · Low Power | 0.4 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTXU-LD West Lake Hills, TX · Low Power | 1.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KADT-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 4.8 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | KGBS-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 4.8 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | KVAT-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 4.8 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34FM-D Austin, TX · Low Power | 4.9 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KADF-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 4.9 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KXLK-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 4.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | KBVO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 4.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KTFO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 4.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11XZ-D Austin, TX · Low Power | 20.3 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | NBC | KBVO Llano, TX · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWTC-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 36.5 mi | SW (226°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 76.8 mi | SSW (204°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | ABC | KXXV Waco, TX · Full Power | 77.0 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 77.0 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 74.8 mi | NNE (24°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 77.0 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KWKT-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 75.2 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 75.8 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 75.9 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 76.7 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 75.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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