Antenna TV channels in Laredo
6 stations broadcast free TV around Laredo, carrying 24 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Laredo
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Laredo market; about 91% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 9% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 23 free channels from 6 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 91% | 0% |
| CBS | 91% | 0% |
| NBC | 91% | 0% |
| FOX | 91% | 90% |
| PBS | 0% | 0% |
| The CW | <1% | 0% |
| Univision | 91% | 90% |
| Telemundo | 96% | 4% |
Share of the market's 296k people, across its 20 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo ZIP 78041 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (308°, most) | 23 |
| Rio Bravo ZIP 78046 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (322°) | 23 |
| Carrizo Springs ZIP 78834 | Spotty | – | 9 |
| Cotulla ZIP 78014 | Spotty | – | 0 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Laredo?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 10.2 also 13.1 | KXNU-CD |
 NBC | 8.1 | KGNS-TV |
 ABC | 8.2 | KGNS-TV |
 FOX | 31.1 | KXOF-CD |
 Telemundo | 8.3 also 10.1 | KGNS-TV |
 Univision | 27.1 | KLDO-TV |
The best TV antenna for Laredo
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 12 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KGNS-TV, KXNU-CD, KYLX-CD), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Rio Bravo, Carrizo Springs and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KGNS-TV and others). From the largest towns around Laredo:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo, TX | north-northwest (333°) | 24 mi |
| Carrizo Springs, TX | south (169°) | 60 mi |
One full-power station transmits from elsewhere: KLDO-TV (3 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Laredo TV towers are
Map of 3 tower sites around Laredo. The list below has every site.
Every Laredo station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
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Questions about antenna TV in Laredo
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Laredo?
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Which way should I point my antenna in Laredo?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KETF-CD · facility 11699 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-02-12
- KXOF-CD · facility 32177 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-03
- KLDO-TV · facility 51479 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 150 kW · HAAT 135 m · licensed 2011-06-08
- KGNS-TV · facility 10061 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 20 kW · HAAT 312 m · licensed 2021-08-17
- KYLX-CD · facility 40244 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-28
- KXNU-CD · facility 181808 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-28 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out