KETC
Full power TV station · St. Louis, Missouri
KETC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to St. Louis, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 214 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KETC
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 300 kW effective radiated power, KETC runs more power than 51% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 331 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 214 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,270,000 residents, as far as Wentzville, MO (33 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | St. Louis, MO |
| Tower location | 38.48222, -90.39806 |
| Effective radiated power | 300 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62182 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KETC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, MO | 3.6 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Concord, MO | 3.7 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Mehlville, MO | 4.4 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Oakville, MO | 5.1 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| Affton, MO | 5.9 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Kirkwood, MO | 7.0 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Lemay, MO | 7.3 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Webster Groves, MO | 7.9 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Manchester, MO | 10.0 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Ballwin, MO | 11 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Clayton, MO | 12 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Creve Coeur, MO | 12 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| University City, MO | 13 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| St. Louis, MO | 15 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Overland, MO | 15 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Chesterfield, MO | 16 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Wildwood, MO | 16 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 16 mi | 174° S | Good |
| East Saint Louis, IL | 17 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Jennings, MO | 18 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Ferguson, MO | 19 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Hazelwood, MO | 20 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Granite City, IL | 20 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Saint Charles, MO | 21 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Florissant, MO | 22 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Belleville, IL | 23 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 23 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 23 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Old Jamestown, MO | 25 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Saint Peters, MO | 25 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Collinsville, IL | 26 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| O'Fallon, IL | 27 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| O'Fallon, MO | 28 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Lake Saint Louis, MO | 30 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Alton, IL | 30 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Upper Alton, IL | 33 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Edwardsville, IL | 33 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Wentzville, MO | 33 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Godfrey, IL | 35 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Farmington, MO | 48 mi | 2° N | Good |
Other network stations nearby
- KPLR-TVCW · 11
- KTVIFox · 2
- KMOVCBS · 4
- KSDKNBC · 5
- WODK-LDTelemundo · 45
- KDNL-TVABC · 30
- WRBUION · 46
- KNLCMeTV · 24.1
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KETC transmitter tower?
KETC broadcasts from a tower at 38.4822, -90.3981, near Fenton, MO. It is licensed to St. Louis, Missouri.
How far does KETC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KETC with an antenna?
About 2,270,000 people live in the 214 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KETC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KETC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.