KEYT-TV (ABC) · Channel 3
Full power TV station · Santa Barbara, California
KEYT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 3, licensed to Santa Barbara, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 105 cities and towns within 91 miles.
About KEYT-TV
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 250 kW effective radiated power, KEYT-TV runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 918 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 97% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 85 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 91 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 105 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,170,000 residents, as far as Santa Monica, CA (91 miles).
KEYT-TV shares its transmitter site with K33QS-D, KBAB-LD and KPMR (Univision). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KERO-TV in Bakersfield, CA, 100 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Tower location | 34.52556, -119.95889 |
| Effective radiated power | 250 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 918 m (3,012 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60637 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KEYT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Vista, CA | 9.6 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Goleta, CA | 9.7 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 17 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Lompoc, CA | 29 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Orcutt, CA | 36 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Santa Maria, CA | 40 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Ventura, CA | 42 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Oxnard, CA | 50 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 51 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Santa Paula, CA | 53 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Camarillo, CA | 57 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Moorpark, CA | 64 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 66 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 69 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Simi Valley, CA | 69 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 73 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Agoura, CA | 75 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Castaic, CA | 76 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Valencia, CA | 77 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Shafter, CA | 78 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Atascadero, CA | 78 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| West Hills, CA | 78 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Bakersfield, CA | 79 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Calabasas, CA | 80 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Chatsworth, CA | 80 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Arvin, CA | 80 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Canoga Park, CA | 81 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Woodland Hills, CA | 81 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 81 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Oildale, CA | 82 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Wasco, CA | 82 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Northridge, CA | 84 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| North Hills, CA | 86 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Paso Robles, CA | 87 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Encino, CA | 87 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| San Fernando, CA | 88 mi | 281° WNW | Fair |
| Valley Glen, CA | 89 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Van Nuys, CA | 89 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Sherman Oaks, CA | 90 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Santa Monica, CA | 91 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KEYT-TV transmitter tower?
KEYT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 34.5256, -119.9589, near Santa Ynez, CA. It is licensed to Santa Barbara, California.
What channel is KEYT-TV on?
KEYT-TV appears as virtual channel 3 (3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KEYT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 91 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 100 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KEYT-TV with an antenna?
About 3,170,000 people live in the 105 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KEYT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KEYT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.