K31FD-D
Class A TV station · Boise, Idaho
K31FD-D is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Boise, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About K31FD-D
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 455,000 residents, as far as Caldwell, ID (30 miles).
K31FD-D shares its transmitter site with KTRV-TV (ION), KNIN-TV (Fox), KRID-LD, KBOI-TV (CW), KIVI-TV (ABC) and KAID and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Boise, ID |
| Tower location | 43.75500, -116.09861 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 11644 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive K31FD-D
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Spring, ID | 7.9 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Boise, ID | 11 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Garden City, ID | 12 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Eagle, ID | 13 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Idaho City, ID | 14 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Meridian, ID | 18 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Star, ID | 20 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Emmett, ID | 22 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Kuna, ID | 24 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Middleton, ID | 26 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Nampa, ID | 28 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Caldwell, ID | 30 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KTRV-TVION · 12
- KNIN-TVFox · 9
- KBOI-TVCW · 2.2
- KIVI-TVABC · 6
- KYUU-LDCW · 35
- KTVBNBC · 7
- KEVA-LDUnivision · 34
- KKJBTelemundo · 39
Frequently asked questions
Where is the K31FD-D transmitter tower?
K31FD-D broadcasts from a tower at 43.7550, -116.0986, near Hidden Spring, ID. It is licensed to Boise, Idaho.
How far does K31FD-D broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch K31FD-D with an antenna?
About 455,000 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for K31FD-D?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the K31FD-D tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.