You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 78946 (Giddings, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78946 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (60°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (60°), 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 78946
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | KBTX-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 51.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | ABC | KVUE Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.1 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KAMU-TV College Station, TX · Full Power | 40.1 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 61.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KTRK-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 87.9 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KWTX-TV Waco, TX · Full Power | 84.6 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KHOU Houston, TX · Full Power | 88.0 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KCEN-TV Temple, TX · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | KPRC-TV Houston, TX · Full Power | 87.8 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KYLE-TV Bryan, TX · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | PBS | KNCT Belton, TX · Full Power | 84.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | KUHT Houston, TX · Full Power | 87.1 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | CW | KIAH Houston, TX · Full Power | 87.8 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 81.2 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Univision | KXLN-DT Rosenberg, TX · Full Power | 87.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | KTMD Galveston, TX · Full Power | 87.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Independent | KUBE-TV Baytown, TX · Full Power | 87.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | KZJL Houston, TX · Full Power | 87.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Independent | KYAZ Katy, TX · Full Power | 87.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | KTBU Conroe, TX · Full Power | 87.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | UniMás | KFTH-DT Alvin, TX · Full Power | 87.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Giddings, TX Free TV Channels (8.9 mi from ZIP 78946 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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