KGBT-TV
Full power TV station · Harlingen, Texas
KGBT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Harlingen, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 79 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About KGBT-TV
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 860 kW effective radiated power, KGBT-TV runs more power than 76% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 397 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 56% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 79 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,070,000 residents, as far as Mission, TX (32 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Harlingen, TX |
| Tower location | 26.14911, -97.82200 |
| Effective radiated power | 860 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 397 m (1,303 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34457 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGBT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria, TX | 0.7 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Mercedes, TX | 5.7 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Primera, TX | 6.6 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Harlingen, TX | 8.3 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| Progreso, TX | 9.3 mi | 65° ENE | Strong |
| Mila Doce, TX | 10 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Weslaco, TX | 10 mi | 94° E | Strong |
| Olivarez, TX | 12 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| San Benito, TX | 12 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Midway North, TX | 12 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| Donna, TX | 14 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| Elsa, TX | 15 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Alamo, TX | 19 mi | 97° E | Strong |
| Murillo Colonia, TX | 20 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Nurillo, TX | 20 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Laureles, TX | 21 mi | 278° W | Strong |
| San Juan, TX | 21 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Lopezville, TX | 22 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Los Fresnos, TX | 22 mi | 284° WNW | Strong |
| Pharr, TX | 23 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Raymondville, TX | 23 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Edinburg, TX | 24 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Cameron Park Colonia, TX | 25 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Cameron Park, TX | 25 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| McAllen, TX | 26 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Brownsville, TX | 26 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Hidalgo, TX | 28 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Mission, TX | 32 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Alton North (historical), TX | 32 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Alton, TX | 32 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| La Homa, TX | 34 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Palmview, TX | 35 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Palmview South, TX | 35 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Doffing, TX | 36 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Perezville, TX | 36 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Port Isabel, TX | 38 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Penitas, TX | 39 mi | 98° E | Good |
| La Joya, TX | 41 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Sullivan City, TX | 47 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Rio Grande City, TX | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
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- KLUJ-TVTrinity · 44
- KCWT-CDCW · 21
- KFXV-LDFox · 60
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- KXFX-CDCW · 67.2
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGBT-TV transmitter tower?
KGBT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 26.1491, -97.8220, near La Feria, TX. It is licensed to Harlingen, Texas.
How far does KGBT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGBT-TV with an antenna?
About 1,070,000 people live in the 79 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGBT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGBT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.