You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 78861 (Hondo, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78861 · 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: ENE (70°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (70°), 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 78861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | KMYS Kerrville, TX · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | ION | KPXL-TV Uvalde, TX · Full Power | 15.6 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.9 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.0 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 48.6 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | Univision | KNIC-DT Blanco, TX · Full Power | 43.3 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDJB-LD Hondo, TX · Low Power | 28.2 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 54.9 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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