KGFE
Full power TV station · Grand Forks, North Dakota
KGFE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Grand Forks, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About KGFE
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 22.6 kW effective radiated power, KGFE runs more power than 12% 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 186 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 88,500 residents, as far as Grand Forks, ND (20 miles).
KGFE shares its transmitter site with KCGE-DT and KBRR (Fox). 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 | Grand Forks, ND |
| Tower location | 47.97603, -96.60442 |
| Effective radiated power | 22.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 186 m (611 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53320 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGFE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston, MN | 14 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | 17 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Warren, MN | 17 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 20 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Grand Forks, ND | 20 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 22 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Thompson, ND | 27 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND | 36 mi | 87° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGFE transmitter tower?
KGFE broadcasts from a tower at 47.9760, -96.6044, near Crookston, MN. It is licensed to Grand Forks, North Dakota.
How far does KGFE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 53 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGFE with an antenna?
About 88,500 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGFE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGFE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.