KFME
Full power TV station · Fargo, North Dakota
KFME is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fargo, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About KFME
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 56.2 kW effective radiated power, KFME runs more power than 31% 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 342 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 44% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 227,000 residents, as far as Moorhead, MN (22 miles).
KFME shares its transmitter site with WDAY-TV (ABC). 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 | Fargo, ND |
| Tower location | 47.01250, -97.19500 |
| Effective radiated power | 56.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53321 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFME
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casselton, ND | 7.8 mi | 6° N | Good |
| West Fargo, ND | 17 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Oakport, MN | 20 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Fargo, ND | 21 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Moorhead, MN | 22 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Horace, ND | 22 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Dilworth, MN | 25 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Hillsboro, ND | 28 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Glyndon, MN | 31 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Sheldon, ND | 33 mi | 25° NNE | Fair |
| Mayville, ND | 34 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Ada, MN | 38 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Valley City, ND | 39 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Hawley, MN | 42 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Barnesville, MN | 44 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Lisbon, ND | 46 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Finley, ND | 46 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Thompson, ND | 53 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Cooperstown, ND | 53 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFME transmitter tower?
KFME broadcasts from a tower at 47.0125, -97.1950, near Casselton, ND. It is licensed to Fargo, North Dakota.
How far does KFME broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFME with an antenna?
About 227,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFME?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFME tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.