FOX

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.

Aim your antenna at KDFW

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

NetworkFox
Virtual channel4
Station typeFull power (DTV)
City of licenseDallas, TX
Tower location32.58533, -96.97836
Effective radiated power1,000 kW
Antenna height (HAAT)510 m (1,673 ft)
FCC facility ID33770
License statusLicensed

Cities that can receive KDFW

Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.

CityDistancePoint antennaEst. signal
Cedar Hill, TX1.3 mi261° WStrong
Duncanville, TX6.1 mi222° SWStrong
DeSoto, TX7.1 mi267° WStrong
Mansfield, TX9.6 mi81° EStrong
Grand Prairie, TX11 mi174° SStrong
Arlington, TX13 mi144° SEStrong
Lancaster, TX13 mi268° WStrong
Waxahachie, TX16 mi331° NNWStrong
Irving, TX16 mi186° SStrong
Dallas, TX17 mi216° SWStrong
Euless, TX18 mi161° SSEStrong
Hurst, TX20 mi146° SEStrong
Burleson, TX20 mi81° EStrong
Bedford, TX20 mi152° SSEStrong
Fort Worth, TX22 mi116° ESEStrong
Haltom City, TX22 mi131° SEStrong
North Richland Hills, TX23 mi140° SEStrong
Farmers Branch, TX24 mi191° SSWStrong
Grapevine, TX25 mi166° SSEStrong
Mesquite, TX25 mi240° WSWStrong
Coppell, TX26 mi175° SStrong
Carrollton, TX26 mi191° SSWStrong
Keller, TX29 mi147° SSEGood
Cleburne, TX29 mi55° NEGood
Richardson, TX29 mi210° SSWGood
Garland, TX30 mi221° SWGood
Flower Mound, TX30 mi167° SSEGood
Lewisville, TX32 mi178° SGood
Rowlett, TX33 mi228° SWGood
Plano, TX34 mi208° SSWGood
The Colony, TX35 mi189° SGood
Rockwall, TX38 mi232° SWGood
Wylie, TX39 mi221° SWGood
Little Elm, TX40 mi183° SGood
Allen, TX40 mi207° SSWGood
Frisco, TX40 mi193° SSWGood
Denton, TX44 mi168° SSEGood
McKinney, TX47 mi207° SSWGood
Waco, TX72 mi8° NFair
Sherman, TX76 mi197° SSWFair

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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.