KBVU
Full power TV station · Eureka, California
KBVU is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Eureka, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 20 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About KBVU
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KBVU runs more power than 27% 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 512 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 74% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 20 cities and towns in our guide with about 125,000 residents, as far as Eureka, CA (11 miles).
KBVU shares its transmitter site with KAEF-TV (ABC), KECA-LD (CW), KEET (PBS), KEMY-LD, KEUV-LD (Univision) and K35LF-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Eureka, CA |
| Tower location | 40.72731, -123.97253 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 512 m (1,680 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 58618 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBVU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside, CA | 9.3 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Myrtletown, CA | 9.3 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Cutten, CA | 9.4 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Pine Hills, CA | 9.4 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Blue Lake, CA | 11 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Arcata, CA | 11 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Eureka, CA | 11 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Humboldt Hill, CA | 11 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Bayview, CA | 12 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Fortuna, CA | 13 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Hydesville, CA | 14 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| McKinleyville, CA | 17 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Rio Dell, CA | 17 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Ferndale, CA | 19 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Westhaven-Moonstone, CA | 23 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Willow Creek, CA | 23 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Redway, CA | 43 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Hayfork, CA | 43 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Weaverville, CA | 54 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Lewiston, CA | 61 mi | 272° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBVU transmitter tower?
KBVU broadcasts from a tower at 40.7273, -123.9725, near Bayside, CA. It is licensed to Eureka, California.
How far does KBVU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBVU with an antenna?
About 125,000 people live in the 20 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBVU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBVU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.