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KFTH

KFTH-DT

Full power TV station · Alvin, Texas

KFTH-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Alvin, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 150 cities and towns within 80 miles.

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About KFTH-DT

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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KFTH-DT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).

Its antenna sits 579 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 83% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.

We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 150 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,500,000 residents, as far as Huntsville, TX (80 miles).

KFTH-DT shares its transmitter site with KVVV-LD, KLTJ, KVQT-LD, KTMD (Telemundo), KUGB-CD and KUHT and 11 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.

Station facts

NetworkIndependent / not listed
Virtual channelNot listed
Station typeFull power (DTV)
City of licenseAlvin, TX
Tower location29.57111, -95.51056
Effective radiated power1,000 kW
Antenna height (HAAT)579 m (1,900 ft)
FCC facility ID60537
License statusLicensed

Cities that can receive KFTH-DT

Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.

CityDistancePoint antennaEst. signal
Missouri City, TX3.7 mi154° SSEStrong
Stafford, TX4.2 mi138° SEStrong
Fresno, TX4.4 mi300° WNWStrong
Sugar Land, TX8.2 mi114° ESEStrong
Bellaire, TX9.8 mi198° SSWStrong
Alief, TX11 mi152° SSEStrong
West University Place, TX11 mi204° SSWStrong
Mission Bend, TX13 mi132° SEStrong
Pearland, TX14 mi272° WStrong
Pecan Grove, TX14 mi106° ESEStrong
Houston, TX16 mi214° SSWStrong
South Houston, TX18 mi249° WSWStrong
Rosenberg, TX18 mi87° EStrong
Friendswood, TX19 mi279° WStrong
Cinco Ranch, TX19 mi128° SEStrong
Alvin, TX19 mi302° WNWStrong
Pasadena, TX20 mi245° WSWStrong
Katy, TX24 mi128° SEStrong
Cloverleaf, TX25 mi235° SWStrong
Deer Park, TX25 mi248° WSWStrong
League City, TX25 mi280° WStrong
Aldine, TX26 mi197° SSWStrong
Channelview, TX28 mi239° WSWGood
Angleton, TX28 mi350° NGood
Dickinson, TX29 mi286° WNWGood
Cypress, TX30 mi158° SSEGood
La Porte, TX30 mi258° WSWGood
Humble, TX33 mi207° SSWGood
Baytown, TX34 mi251° WSWGood
La Marque, TX35 mi293° WNWGood
Spring, TX36 mi189° SGood
Atascocita, TX36 mi214° SWGood
Lake Jackson, TX37 mi353° NGood
Texas City, TX39 mi290° WNWGood
The Woodlands, TX41 mi182° SGood
Galveston, TX47 mi294° WNWGood
Bay City, TX49 mi34° NEGood
Conroe, TX51 mi184° SGood
Brenham, TX67 mi128° SEGood
Huntsville, TX80 mi178° SFair

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the KFTH-DT transmitter tower?

KFTH-DT broadcasts from a tower at 29.5711, -95.5106, near Fifth Street, TX. It is licensed to Alvin, Texas.

How far does KFTH-DT broadcast?

With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.

How many people can watch KFTH-DT with an antenna?

About 4,500,000 people live in the 150 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.

Which way do I point my antenna for KFTH-DT?

Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFTH-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.