KBVO
Full power TV station · Llano, Texas
KBVO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Llano, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 60 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KBVO
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 660 kW effective radiated power, KBVO runs more power than 67% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 249 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 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 60 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,740,000 residents, as far as Pflugerville, TX (59 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Llano, TX |
| Tower location | 30.67694, -98.56667 |
| Effective radiated power | 660 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 249 m (817 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35909 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBVO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland, TX | 7.6 mi | 280° W | Strong |
| Llano, TX | 8.6 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Granite Shoals, TX | 12 mi | 299° WNW | Strong |
| Horseshoe Bay, TX | 15 mi | 309° NW | Strong |
| Marble Falls, TX | 19 mi | 292° WNW | Strong |
| Burnet, TX | 21 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Fredericksburg, TX | 33 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Lampasas, TX | 35 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| San Saba, TX | 37 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Lago Vista, TX | 38 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Mason, TX | 40 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Lakeway, TX | 41 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| The Hills, TX | 41 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Hudson Bend, TX | 42 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Leander, TX | 43 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 44 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Bee Cave, TX | 45 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Cedar Park, TX | 46 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Anderson Mill, TX | 48 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Barton Creek, TX | 50 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Jollyville, TX | 50 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 50 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Lost Creek, TX | 50 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Brushy Creek, TX | 50 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| West Lake Hills, TX | 53 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Georgetown, TX | 53 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Comfort, TX | 53 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Round Rock, TX | 54 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Wimberley, TX | 55 mi | 329° NNW | Fair |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 55 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Wells Branch, TX | 55 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Kerrville, TX | 55 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Brady, TX | 55 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Fort Hood, TX | 57 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Austin, TX | 57 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 58 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Killeen, TX | 58 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Pflugerville, TX | 59 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Buda, TX | 60 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Onion Creek, TX | 60 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBVO transmitter tower?
KBVO broadcasts from a tower at 30.6769, -98.5667, near Kingsland, TX. It is licensed to Llano, Texas.
How far does KBVO 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 KBVO with an antenna?
About 1,740,000 people live in the 60 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBVO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBVO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.