KETF-CD
Class A TV station · Laredo, Texas
KETF-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Laredo, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KETF-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 266,000 residents, as far as Laredo, TX (1.3 miles).
KETF-CD shares its transmitter site with KXOF-CD (Fox) and KLMV-LD (MeTV). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Laredo, TX |
| Tower location | 27.52028, -99.52222 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 32177 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KETF-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 1.3 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Rio Bravo, TX | 11 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| El Cenizo, TX | 12 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Cactus, TX | 28 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KXOF-CDFox · 31
- KLMV-LDMeTV · 15.1
- KLDO-TVUnivision · 27
- KGNS-TVABC · 8.2
- KYLX-CDCW · 13.2
- KXNU-CDTelemundo · 10
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KETF-CD transmitter tower?
KETF-CD broadcasts from a tower at 27.5203, -99.5222, near Laredo, TX. It is licensed to Laredo, Texas.
How far does KETF-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KETF-CD with an antenna?
About 266,000 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KETF-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KETF-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.