KFCT (Fox) · Channel 22
Full power TV station · Fort Collins, Colorado
KFCT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 22, licensed to Fort Collins, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 42 cities and towns within 51 miles.
About KFCT
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KFCT runs more power than 27% 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 233 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 14% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 51 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 42 cities and towns in our guide with about 896,000 residents, as far as Boulder, CO (49 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KDVR in Denver, CO, 67 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
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 22 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Collins, CO |
| Tower location | 40.64222, -104.81861 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 233 m (764 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 125 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFCT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ault, CO | 6.1 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Severance, CO | 8.3 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Eaton, CO | 9.6 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Wellington, CO | 11 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Windsor, CO | 12 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Fort Collins, CO | 14 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Greeley, CO | 16 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Laporte, CO | 17 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Evans, CO | 20 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| La Salle, CO | 21 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Loveland, CO | 22 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Johnstown, CO | 22 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Milliken, CO | 22 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Kersey, CO | 22 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Campion, CO | 24 mi | 34° NE | Fair |
| Berthoud, CO | 27 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Platteville, CO | 30 mi | 0° N | Fair |
| Mead, CO | 30 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| South Greeley, WY | 31 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Fox Farm-College, WY | 33 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Cheyenne, WY | 34 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Longmont, CO | 36 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO | 37 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Firestone, CO | 37 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Lyons, CO | 37 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
| Frederick, CO | 38 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Fort Lupton, CO | 39 mi | 360° N | Fair |
| Dacono, CO | 39 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Ranchettes, WY | 40 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Hudson, CO | 40 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Estes Park, CO | 41 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Niwot, CO | 42 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Erie, CO | 43 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Gunbarrel, CO | 44 mi | 25° NNE | Fair |
| Lochbuie, CO | 44 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Brighton, CO | 45 mi | 0° N | Fair |
| Todd Creek, CO | 46 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Lafayette, CO | 47 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Louisville, CO | 49 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Boulder, CO | 49 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFCT transmitter tower?
KFCT broadcasts from a tower at 40.6422, -104.8186, near Ault, CO. It is licensed to Fort Collins, Colorado.
What channel is KFCT on?
KFCT appears as virtual channel 22 (22.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KFCT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 51 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 59 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFCT with an antenna?
About 896,000 people live in the 42 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFCT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFCT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.