TV Channels in Houston, TX

ZIP Code: 77002 • Coordinates: 29.7568°N, 95.3657°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
KTRK-TV
Ch. 13-1 720p
-32 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 20-4
Charge! Ch. 13-3
Localish Ch. 13-2
QVC Ch. 13-4
NBC
KPRC-TV
Ch. 02-1 1080i
-26 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 39-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 02-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 02-5
Start TV Ch. 02-2
CBS
KHOU
Ch. 11-1 1080i
-29 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 39-2
Comet TV Ch. 11-4
HSN2 Ch. 39-4
ROAR Ch. 11-5
Shop LC Ch. 11-2
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
FOX
KRIV
Ch. 26-1 720p
-25 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 20-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 26-2
FOX Weather Ch. 26-3
PBS
KUHT
Ch. 08-1 1080i
-29 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 08-5
Create Ch. 08-2
NHK World Ch. 08-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-3
The Nest Ch. 39-3
World Channel Ch. 08-6
CW
KPRC-TV
Ch. 02-1 1080i
-26 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 02-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 02-5
Start TV Ch. 02-2
MyN
KRIV
Ch. 26-1 720p
-25 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 26-2
FOX Weather Ch. 26-3
ION
KPXB-TV
Ch. 49-7 480i (w)
-26 dBm
Excellent
7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 49-7
Grit Ch. 49-8
Laff Ch. 49-3
Bounce TV Ch. 49-2
Busted Ch. 49-5
Game Show Central Ch. 49-6
ION Plus Ch. 49-4
Telemundo
KTMD
Ch. 47-1 1080i
-25 dBm
Excellent
5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 47-4
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 47-3
Oxygen Ch. 47-5
Rewind TV Ch. 39-5
TeleXitos Ch. 47-2
Univision
KXLN-DT
Ch. 45-1 720p
-26 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
ION Mystery Ch. 45-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 45-4
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Shop LC Ch. 45-5

Coverage Map

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Signal Strength:
Excellent Good Moderate Weak Poor
>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#1 KBPX-LD HOUSTON, TX 46-04 480p
America's VoiceFlashpoint NetworkGEB Network +10 more
-10 dBm Excellent
#2 KQHO-LD 27 Other -10 dBm Excellent
#3 KTXH 19 Other -24 dBm Excellent
#4 KUBE-TV BAYTOWN, TX 57-02 480i (w)
ACE TVAdvenimiento TVCanal de La Fe +8 more
-26 dBm Excellent
#5 KIAH 34 Other -26 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 28 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-10 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.
Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB

About TV Reception in Houston

Houston, Texas (77002) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KBPX-LD at -10 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent (-50 dBm+): Indoor antenna should work
  • Good (-65 to -50 dBm): Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair (-80 to -65 dBm): Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor (-95 to -80 dBm): High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal (below -95 dBm): Unlikely to receive