KACV-TV
Full power TV station · Amarillo, Texas
KACV-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Amarillo, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KACV-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 30 kW effective radiated power, KACV-TV runs more power than 17% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 398 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 56% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 297,000 residents, as far as Amarillo, TX (8.3 miles).
KACV-TV shares its transmitter site with KCPN-LD, KAMR-TV (NBC) and KCIT (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Amarillo, TX |
| Tower location | 35.34253, -101.82256 |
| Effective radiated power | 30 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 1236 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KACV-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 8.3 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Bushland, TX | 17 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Fritch, TX | 24 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Panhandle, TX | 25 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Canyon, TX | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Claude, TX | 30 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Borger, TX | 33 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Vega, TX | 35 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Channing, TX | 37 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Dumas, TX | 37 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| Stinnett, TX | 40 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Sunray, TX | 47 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Hereford, TX | 49 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Cactus, TX | 50 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Pampa, TX | 50 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Tulia, TX | 56 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Clarendon, TX | 60 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KACV-TV transmitter tower?
KACV-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.3425, -101.8226, near Amarillo, TX. It is licensed to Amarillo, Texas.
How far does KACV-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KACV-TV with an antenna?
About 297,000 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KACV-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KACV-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.