KBTV-TV
Full power TV station · Port Arthur, Texas
KBTV-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Port Arthur, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 49 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About KBTV-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KBTV-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 253 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 17% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 49 cities and towns in our guide with about 492,000 residents, as far as Lake Charles, LA (47 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Port Arthur, TX |
| Tower location | 30.15575, -93.98628 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 253 m (829 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61214 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBTV-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidor, TX | 2.4 mi | 46° NE | Strong |
| Mauriceville, TX | 7.9 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Beaumont, TX | 8.4 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Central Gardens, TX | 11 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Port Neches, TX | 11 mi | 352° N | Strong |
| Nederland, TX | 13 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Bridge City, TX | 13 mi | 318° NW | Strong |
| Pinehurst, TX | 13 mi | 285° WNW | Strong |
| West Orange, TX | 15 mi | 291° WNW | Strong |
| Evadale, TX | 15 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Lumberton, TX | 15 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Groves, TX | 15 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Orange, TX | 16 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Silsbee, TX | 18 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Port Arthur, TX | 19 mi | 352° N | Strong |
| Buna, TX | 19 mi | 184° S | Strong |
| Pinewood Estates, TX | 20 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Fannett, TX | 22 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Vinton, LA | 24 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| Kountze, TX | 25 mi | 127° SE | Strong |
| Sour Lake, TX | 25 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Winnie, TX | 33 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Stowell, TX | 35 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Kirbyville, TX | 35 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Carlyss, LA | 36 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Sulphur, LA | 37 mi | 261° W | Good |
| DeQuincy, LA | 39 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Prien, LA | 43 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Westlake, LA | 44 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Lake Charles, LA | 47 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 49 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Liberty, TX | 49 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Anahuac, TX | 49 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Newton, TX | 50 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Woodville, TX | 50 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Jasper, TX | 53 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Dayton, TX | 54 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| Mont Belvieu, TX | 58 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Iowa, LA | 58 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Bolivar Peninsula, TX | 59 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBTV-TV transmitter tower?
KBTV-TV broadcasts from a tower at 30.1558, -93.9863, near Vidor, TX. It is licensed to Port Arthur, Texas.
How far does KBTV-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBTV-TV with an antenna?
About 492,000 people live in the 49 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBTV-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBTV-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.