KBAK-TV (Fox) · Channel 58.2
Full power TV station · Bakersfield, California
KBAK-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 58.2, licensed to Bakersfield, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 171 cities and towns within 96 miles.
About KBAK-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 110 kW effective radiated power, KBAK-TV runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 1,128 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 98% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 94 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 96 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 171 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,970,000 residents, as far as Arcadia, CA (96 miles).
KBAK-TV shares its transmitter site with KBFX-CD (Fox), KBBV-CD, KERO-TV (ABC), KZKC-LD, KEBK-LD and KDBK-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KBFX-CD in Bakersfield, CA, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 58.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bakersfield, CA |
| Tower location | 35.45300, -118.59119 |
| Effective radiated power | 110 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 1,128 m (3,701 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4148 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBAK-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oildale, CA | 24 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Bakersfield, CA | 25 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Delano, CA | 43 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Lancaster, CA | 58 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Palmdale, CA | 66 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Tulare, CA | 67 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Valencia, CA | 70 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Visalia, CA | 72 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 73 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Moorpark, CA | 82 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Simi Valley, CA | 82 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Chatsworth, CA | 83 mi | 0° N | Fair |
| North Hills, CA | 84 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Hanford, CA | 84 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Northridge, CA | 85 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Canoga Park, CA | 86 mi | 0° N | Fair |
| West Hills, CA | 87 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Valley Glen, CA | 88 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Van Nuys, CA | 88 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Woodland Hills, CA | 89 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Camarillo, CA | 89 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| North Hollywood, CA | 89 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Burbank, CA | 89 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Encino, CA | 90 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 90 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Adelanto, CA | 90 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Sherman Oaks, CA | 90 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Ventura, CA | 90 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Studio City, CA | 91 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Altadena, CA | 91 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Universal City, CA | 92 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Glendale, CA | 93 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Oxnard, CA | 93 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Pasadena, CA | 94 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Hollywood, CA | 95 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 95 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| West Hollywood, CA | 95 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 96 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Arcadia, CA | 96 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KBFX-CDFox · 58
- KERO-TVABC · 23
- KGET-TVCW · 17.2
- KABE-CDUnivision · 39
- KCBT-LDMeTV · 34.2
- KXBF-LDION · 14.6
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBAK-TV transmitter tower?
KBAK-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.4530, -118.5912, near Bodfish, CA. It is licensed to Bakersfield, California.
What channel is KBAK-TV on?
KBAK-TV appears as virtual channel 58.2 (58.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KBAK-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 96 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 105 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBAK-TV with an antenna?
About 4,970,000 people live in the 171 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBAK-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBAK-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.