You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 78953 (Smithville, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78953 · 0 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: NW (321°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (321°), 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 78953
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 | 42.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | CBS | KEYE-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 42.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | NBC | KXAN-TV Austin, TX · Full Power | 42.5 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | FOX | KTBC Austin, TX · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | KLRU Austin, TX · Full Power | 42.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | CW | KNVA Austin, TX · Full Power | 42.5 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CW | KCWX Fredericksburg, TX · Translator | 42.4 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Univision | KAKW-DT Killeen, TX · Full Power | 71.7 mi | NNW (328°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SW (234°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | ABC | KAVU-TV Victoria, TX · Full Power | 70.4 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | KENS San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 67.4 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WOAI-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 67.4 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | KABB San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | FOX | KVCT Victoria, TX · Full Power | 70.4 mi | SSE (169°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KLRN San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 69.7 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | Univision | KWEX-DT San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | KVDA San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 66.1 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | KGBS-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 42.3 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KXLK-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 42.5 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | KBVO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 42.5 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KTFO-CD Austin, TX · Class A | 42.5 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWTC-LD Austin, TX · Low Power | 49.0 mi | W (276°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | TBN | KHCE-TV San Antonio, TX · Full Power | 66.1 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Smithville, TX Free TV Channels (16.8 mi from ZIP 78953 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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