KDFW (Fox) · Channel 4
Full power TV station · Dallas, Texas
KDFW is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 4, licensed to Dallas, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 227 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About KDFW
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, KDFW runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 510 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 73% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 227 cities and towns in our guide with about 6,930,000 residents, as far as Stephenville, TX (76 miles).
KDFW shares its transmitter site with KDFI, WFAA (ABC), KFAA-TV, KPXD-TV (ION), KUVN-DT (Univision) and KTXD-TV and 7 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KWKT-TV in Waco, TX, 90 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dallas, TX |
| Tower location | 32.58533, -96.97836 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 510 m (1,673 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 33770 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDFW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill, TX | 1.3 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Duncanville, TX | 6.1 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| DeSoto, TX | 7.1 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Mansfield, TX | 9.6 mi | 81° E | Strong |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 11 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Arlington, TX | 13 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Lancaster, TX | 13 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Waxahachie, TX | 16 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Irving, TX | 16 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Dallas, TX | 17 mi | 216° SW | Strong |
| Euless, TX | 18 mi | 161° SSE | Strong |
| Hurst, TX | 20 mi | 146° SE | Strong |
| Burleson, TX | 20 mi | 81° E | Strong |
| Bedford, TX | 20 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Fort Worth, TX | 22 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Haltom City, TX | 22 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 23 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 24 mi | 191° SSW | Strong |
| Grapevine, TX | 25 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Mesquite, TX | 25 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Coppell, TX | 26 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Carrollton, TX | 26 mi | 191° SSW | Strong |
| Keller, TX | 29 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Cleburne, TX | 29 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Richardson, TX | 29 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Garland, TX | 30 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Flower Mound, TX | 30 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Lewisville, TX | 32 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Rowlett, TX | 33 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Plano, TX | 34 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| The Colony, TX | 35 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Rockwall, TX | 38 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Wylie, TX | 39 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Little Elm, TX | 40 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Allen, TX | 40 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Frisco, TX | 40 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Denton, TX | 44 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| McKinney, TX | 47 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Waco, TX | 72 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Sherman, TX | 76 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WFAAABC · 8
- KPXD-TVION · 68
- KUVN-DTUnivision · 23
- KDTX-TVTrinity · 58
- KXTX-TVTelemundo · 39
- KXAS-TVNBC · 5
- KAZDMeTV · 55.2
- KDAFCW · 33
- KTVTCBS · 11
- KUVN-CDUnivision · 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDFW transmitter tower?
KDFW broadcasts from a tower at 32.5853, -96.9784, near Cedar Hill, TX. It is licensed to Dallas, Texas.
What channel is KDFW on?
KDFW appears as virtual channel 4 (4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KDFW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDFW with an antenna?
About 6,930,000 people live in the 227 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDFW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDFW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.