KFDA-TV (CBS) · Channel 10
Full power TV station · Amarillo, Texas
KFDA-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 10, licensed to Amarillo, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 21 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About KFDA-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 62 kW effective radiated power, KFDA-TV runs more power than 32% 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 466 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 67% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 63 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 21 cities and towns in our guide with about 311,000 residents, as far as Amarillo, TX (5.0 miles).
KFDA-TV shares its transmitter site with KEYU (ION) and KTXC-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is KLBK-TV in Lubbock, TX, 122 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 10 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Amarillo, TX |
| Tower location | 35.29278, -101.84556 |
| Effective radiated power | 62 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 51466 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFDA-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 5.0 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Bushland, TX | 14 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Canyon, TX | 22 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Panhandle, TX | 26 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Fritch, TX | 28 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Claude, TX | 30 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Vega, TX | 33 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Borger, TX | 36 mi | 224° SW | Fair |
| Channing, TX | 38 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Dumas, TX | 40 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Stinnett, TX | 43 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Hereford, TX | 45 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Sunray, TX | 50 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Tulia, TX | 53 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Pampa, TX | 53 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Cactus, TX | 53 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Dimmitt, TX | 58 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Clarendon, TX | 59 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Silverton, TX | 64 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Hart, TX | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Dalhart, TX | 65 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFDA-TV transmitter tower?
KFDA-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.2928, -101.8456, near Amarillo, TX. It is licensed to Amarillo, Texas.
What channel is KFDA-TV on?
KFDA-TV appears as virtual channel 10 (10.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does KFDA-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 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 KFDA-TV with an antenna?
About 311,000 people live in the 21 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFDA-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFDA-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.