TV Channels in Austin, TX

ZIP Code: 78731 • Coordinates: 30.3482°N, 97.7681°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
KVUE
Ch. 24-1 720p
-35 dBm
Excellent
7 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 24-7
Estrella TV Ch. 24-2
Outlaw Ch. 24-6
Quest Ch. 24-4
Shop LC Ch. 24-8
The Nest Ch. 24-5
True Crime Network Ch. 24-3
NBC
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 1080i
-12 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 36-3
COZI TV Ch. 36-2
Rewind TV Ch. 36-4
CBS
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 1080i
-35 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 42-2
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
FOX
KTBC
Ch. 07-1 720p
-12 dBm
Excellent
5 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 07-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 07-5
FOX Weather Ch. 07-6
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Movies! Ch. 07-2
PBS
KLRU
Ch. 18-1 1080i
-35 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-2
PBS Encore Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-4
CW
KNVA
Ch. 54-1 1080i
-14 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
MyN
KBVO-CD
Ch. 42-20 nan
-30 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
GameLoop Ch. 42-20
Pickleball TV Ch. 42-11
T2 Ch. 42-10
ION
KXAN-TV
Ch. 36-1 1080i
-12 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 36-1
COZI TV Ch. 36-2
Rewind TV Ch. 36-4
Telemundo
KEYE-TV
Ch. 42-1 1080i
-35 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 42-1
Charge! Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Univision
KTFO-CD
Ch. 62-6 480i (w)
-31 dBm
Excellent
7 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 62-6
Confess Ch. 62-7
Dabl Ch. 62-5
GET Ch. 62-3
ION Mystery Ch. 62-4
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 62-8
UniMás Ch. 62-2

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 KTBC AUSTIN, TX 07-1 720p
FOXBUZZRCatchy Comedy +3 more
-12 dBm Excellent
#2 KXAN-TV AUSTIN, TX 36-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +1 more
-12 dBm Excellent
#3 KXAN-TV AUSTIN, TX 36-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +1 more
-12 dBm Excellent
#4 KNVA AUSTIN, TX 54-1 1080i
CWGritLaff +1 more
-14 dBm Excellent
#5 KXLK-CD 14 Other -29 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 35 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-12 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 Austin

Austin, Texas (78731) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTBC at -12 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