KFTC (Fox) · Channel 26
Full power TV station · Bemidji, Minnesota
KFTC is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 26, licensed to Bemidji, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About KFTC
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 4.5 kW effective radiated power, KFTC runs more power than 3% 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 156 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 18,900 residents.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KBRR in Thief River Falls, MN, 89 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 | 26 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bemidji, MN |
| Tower location | 47.55583, -94.80139 |
| Effective radiated power | 4.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 83714 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFTC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji, MN | 6.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Redby, MN | 23 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| Red Lake, MN | 24 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Little Rock, MN | 26 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFTC transmitter tower?
KFTC broadcasts from a tower at 47.5558, -94.8014, near Bemidji, MN. It is licensed to Bemidji, Minnesota.
What channel is KFTC on?
KFTC appears as virtual channel 26 (26.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KFTC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 46 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFTC with an antenna?
About 18,900 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFTC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFTC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.