You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 78040 (Laredo, TX)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 78040 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NW (311°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (311°), 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 78040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | NBC | KGNS-TV Laredo, TX · Full Power | 14.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Univision | KLDO-TV Laredo, TX · Full Power | 12.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KXOF-CD Laredo, TX · Class A | 1.3 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KETF-CD Laredo, TX · Class A | 1.3 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KLMV-LD Laredo, TX · Low Power | 1.5 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTNR-LD Laredo, TX · Low Power | 8.5 mi | SSE (157°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | Local / LPTV | KXNU-CD Laredo, TX · Class A | 14.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KYLX-CD Laredo, TX · Class A | 14.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
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