KETZ
Full power TV station · El Dorado, Arkansas
KETZ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to El Dorado, Arkansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 28 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About KETZ
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 16.2 kW effective radiated power, KETZ runs more power than 9% 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 538 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 78% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 28 cities and towns in our guide with about 211,000 residents, as far as Ruston, LA (45 miles).
KETZ shares its transmitter site with KTVE (NBC). 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 | El Dorado, AR |
| Tower location | 33.07822, -92.22525 |
| Effective radiated power | 16.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 92872 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KETZ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Crossett, AR | 14 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Crossett, AR | 16 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| North Crossett, AR | 17 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Farmerville, LA | 24 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Hamburg, AR | 27 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| El Dorado, AR | 27 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Bastrop, LA | 28 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Sterlington, LA | 28 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Bernice, LA | 31 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Hampton, AR | 35 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Smackover, AR | 35 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Swartz, LA | 38 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Warren, AR | 38 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Claiborne, LA | 39 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| West Monroe, LA | 39 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Lakeshore, LA | 39 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Monroe, LA | 40 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Brownsville, LA | 41 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Bawcomville, LA | 42 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Richwood, LA | 44 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Ruston, LA | 45 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Monticello, AR | 46 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Grambling, LA | 47 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Camden, AR | 50 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Rayville, LA | 50 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Oak Grove, LA | 51 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Fordyce, AR | 52 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Homer, LA | 52 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KETZ transmitter tower?
KETZ broadcasts from a tower at 33.0782, -92.2253, near West Crossett, AR. It is licensed to El Dorado, Arkansas.
How far does KETZ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KETZ with an antenna?
About 211,000 people live in the 28 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KETZ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KETZ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.