KFVT-LD (ION) · Channel 34.7
Low power TV station · Wichita, Kansas
KFVT-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 34.7, licensed to Wichita, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 29 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KFVT-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 29 cities and towns in our guide with about 567,000 residents, as far as Hutchinson, KS (28 miles).
KFVT-LD shares its transmitter site with KSMI-LD, KWKD-LD, KDCU-DT (Univision) and KGPT-CD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KOPX-TV in Oklahoma City, OK, 154 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 34.7 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Wichita, KS |
| Tower location | 37.80019, -97.52506 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 38217 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFVT-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwich, KS | 1.6 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Maize, KS | 3.5 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Valley Center, KS | 8.6 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Saint Marys, KS | 9.0 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Sedgwick, KS | 9.8 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Goddard, KS | 10 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Park City, KS | 11 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Wichita, KS | 13 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Kechi, KS | 13 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Halstead, KS | 14 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Bellaire, KS | 14 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Haven, KS | 16 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Cheney, KS | 18 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| McConnell AFB, KS | 19 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Haysville, KS | 19 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Newton, KS | 20 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Clearwater, KS | 21 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| North Newton, KS | 21 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Andover, KS | 22 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Derby, KS | 22 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Hesston, KS | 24 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Buhler, KS | 27 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Rose Hill, KS | 27 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Mulvane, KS | 27 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| South Hutchinson, KS | 28 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Moundridge, KS | 28 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Hutchinson, KS | 28 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Towanda, KS | 29 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Conway Springs, KS | 29 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFVT-LD transmitter tower?
KFVT-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.8002, -97.5251, near Colwich, KS. It is licensed to Wichita, Kansas.
What channel is KFVT-LD on?
KFVT-LD appears as virtual channel 34.7 (34.7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KFVT-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFVT-LD with an antenna?
About 567,000 people live in the 29 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFVT-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFVT-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.