KBSV
Full power TV station · Ceres, California
KBSV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ceres, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1 city and town within 8.5 miles.
About KBSV
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 0.421 kW effective radiated power, KBSV runs more power than 0% 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 576 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 82% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 8.5 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 0 cities and towns in our guide.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Ceres, CA |
| Tower location | 37.50769, -121.37331 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.421 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 576 m (1,889 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4939 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBSV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson, CA | 14 mi | 281° W | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBSV transmitter tower?
KBSV broadcasts from a tower at 37.5077, -121.3733, near Patterson, CA. It is licensed to Ceres, California.
How far does KBSV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 8.5 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBSV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBSV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.