You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 78886 (Hondo, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78886 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: NE (38°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (38°), 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 78886
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 | 56.5 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | KMYS Kerrville, TX · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | ION | KPXL-TV Uvalde, TX · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.1 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.1 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.0 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 51.5 mi | ENE (76°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.2 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.7 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDJB-LD Hondo, TX · Low Power | 29.9 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 56.9 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | Univision | KNIC-DT Blanco, TX · Full Power | 55.2 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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