KBTC-TV
Full power TV station · Tacoma, Washington
KBTC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Tacoma, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 194 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About KBTC-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 100 kW effective radiated power, KBTC-TV runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 220 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 12% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 194 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,860,000 residents, as far as Everett, WA (51 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Tacoma, WA |
| Tower location | 47.27872, -122.51289 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 220 m (722 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62469 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBTC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place, WA | 3.5 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| Tacoma, WA | 3.7 mi | 299° WNW | Strong |
| Lakewood, WA | 7.4 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Parkland, WA | 9.3 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Federal Way, WA | 9.9 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Puyallup, WA | 12 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Des Moines, WA | 12 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Spanaway, WA | 13 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Auburn, WA | 13 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Kent, WA | 15 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| South Hill, WA | 15 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Burien, WA | 15 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| SeaTac, WA | 16 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| East Hill-Meridian, WA | 18 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Graham, WA | 19 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Renton, WA | 20 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Bremerton, WA | 21 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Lacey, WA | 22 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Maple Valley, WA | 23 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 24 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Seattle, WA | 24 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Mercer Island, WA | 24 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Olympia, WA | 25 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Bellevue, WA | 27 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| West Lake Sammamish, WA | 28 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Issaquah, WA | 28 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Kirkland, WA | 31 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| City of Sammamish, WA | 32 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Sammamish, WA | 32 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Redmond, WA | 33 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill, WA | 33 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Shoreline, WA | 34 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Kenmore, WA | 35 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Bothell, WA | 36 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Edmonds, WA | 37 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Cottage Lake, WA | 38 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Lynnwood, WA | 39 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| North Creek, WA | 41 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA | 42 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Everett, WA | 51 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KTBW-TVTrinity · 20
- KCPQFox · 13
- KFFVMeTV · 44.1
- KUNS-TVCW · 51
- KOMO-TVABC · 4
- KING-TVNBC · 5
- KIRO-TVCBS · 7
- KWPX-TVION · 33
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBTC-TV transmitter tower?
KBTC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 47.2787, -122.5129, near Fircrest, WA. It is licensed to Tacoma, Washington.
How far does KBTC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 60 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBTC-TV with an antenna?
About 3,860,000 people live in the 194 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBTC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBTC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.