KFTS
Full power TV station · Klamath Falls, Oregon
KFTS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Klamath Falls, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 2 cities and towns within 41 miles.
About KFTS
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 9.6 kW effective radiated power, KFTS runs more power than 5% 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 649 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 91% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 73 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 41 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 2 cities and towns in our guide with about 40,700 residents, as far as Klamath Falls, OR (12 miles).
KFTS shares its transmitter site with KDKF (ABC), K26NB-D, KOTI (NBC), K19HH-D and K31NH-D. 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 | Klamath Falls, OR |
| Tower location | 42.09708, -121.63414 |
| Effective radiated power | 9.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 649 m (2,129 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61335 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFTS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont, OR | 9.2 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 12 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFTS transmitter tower?
KFTS broadcasts from a tower at 42.0971, -121.6341, near Altamont, OR. It is licensed to Klamath Falls, Oregon.
How far does KFTS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 41 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFTS with an antenna?
About 40,700 people live in the 2 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFTS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFTS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.