Antenna TV channels in Sherman-Ada
9 stations broadcast free TV around Sherman-Ada, carrying 6 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 Sherman-Ada
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about <1% of people in the Sherman-Ada market; about 98% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 2% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 6 free channels from 4 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 | 98% | 56% |
| CBS | 94% | 2% |
| NBC | 98% | 56% |
| FOX | 95% | 4% |
| PBS | 28% | <1% |
| The CW | 26% | 4% |
| Univision | 25% | 4% |
| Telemundo | 27% | <1% |
Share of the market's 502k people, across its 139 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman ZIP 75092 | Attic or outdoor | north (353°) | 6 |
| Denison ZIP 75020 | Attic or outdoor | north (1°, most) | 6 |
| Paris ZIP 75460 | Roof | west-northwest (300°) | 6 |
| Ardmore ZIP 73401 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (69°, most) | 6 |
| Durant ZIP 74701 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (338°, most) | 6 |
| Gainesville ZIP 76241 | Roof | northeast (37°, most) | 87 |
| Ada ZIP 74820 | Roof | south (178°) | 6 |
| Bonham ZIP 75418 | Roof | northwest (325°, most) | 64 |
| Van Alstyne ZIP 75495 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (201°) | 88 |
| Holdenville ZIP 74848 | Roof | south (190°, most) | 25 |
| Lone Grove ZIP 73443 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (72°, most) | 6 |
| Hugo ZIP 74743 | Roof | west-northwest (292°) | 3 |
| Sulphur ZIP 73086 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (113°, most) | 6 |
| Whitesboro ZIP 76273 | Roof | north-northeast (19°, most) | 87 |
| Madill ZIP 73446 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (33°, most) | 6 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Sherman-Ada?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 12.1 | KXII |
 NBC | 10.1 | KTEN |
 ABC | 10.3 | KTEN |
 FOX | 12.3 | KXII |
 MyNetworkTV | 12.2 | KXII |
The best TV antenna for Sherman-Ada
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. Most homes here need a roof antenna, aimed; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 3 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KXII), 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 Denison, Paris, Ardmore and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KXII and others). From the largest towns around Sherman-Ada:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denison, TX | northwest (326°) | 22 mi |
| Paris, TX | west-northwest (290°) | 76 mi |
| Ardmore, OK | east-southeast (121°) | 22 mi |
| Durant, OK | west (276°) | 23 mi |
| Gainesville, TX | northeast (36°) | 34 mi |
| Van Alstyne, TX | north-northwest (344°) | 44 mi |
| Gunter, TX | north (2°) | 43 mi |
One full-power station transmits from elsewhere: KTEN (26 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Sherman-Ada TV towers are
Map of 7 tower sites around Sherman-Ada. The list below has every site.
Every Sherman-Ada 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.
Full power (2)
Low power (4)
- K20OH-D Ardmore, OK · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26PA-D Ardmore, OK · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KAQI-LD Sherman, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KCYH-LD Ardmore, OK · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Sherman-Ada
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- K27MV-D · facility 50200 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 13 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-02-13
- KXII · facility 35954 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 36 kW · HAAT 545.5 m · licensed 2011-10-18
- K20OH-D · facility 181157 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-18 · newer construction permit granted
- KAQI-LD · facility 184857 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-07-13
- K36KE-D · facility 183055 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-10-25
- KTEN · facility 35666 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 426 m · licensed 2025-12-03
- KCYH-LD · facility 128291 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-03-18
- K26PA-D · facility 181159 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-16 · newer construction permit granted
- K15AA-D · facility 50201 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 7.56 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-03-15
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