You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 79561 (Merkel, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 79561 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SE (127°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (127°), 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 79561
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 & Cw (Digital Only) | KTXS-TV Sweetwater, TX · Full Power | 8.0 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTES-LD Abilene, TX · Low Power | 8.0 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | CBS | KTAB-TV Abilene, TX · Full Power | 37.5 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KRBC-TV Abilene, TX · Full Power | 37.5 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAOM-LD Sweetwater, TX · Low Power | 8.0 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KXVA Abilene, TX · Full Power | 37.9 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22PQ-D Abilene, TX · Low Power | 24.6 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KLST San Angelo, TX · Full Power | 79.5 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Merkel, TX Free TV Channels (10.1 mi from ZIP 79561 center) · Browse all Texas cities & ZIPs.
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