KIPT
Full power TV station · Twin Falls, Idaho
KIPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 15 cities and towns within 48 miles.
About KIPT
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 77.98 kW effective radiated power, KIPT runs more power than 35% 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 182 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 7% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 42 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 48 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 15 cities and towns in our guide with about 100,000 residents, as far as Twin Falls, ID (12 miles).
KIPT shares its transmitter site with KSAW-LD (ABC), KMVT (CW), KSVT-CD (Fox), KBAX-LD, KYTL-LD and KDLN-LD and 4 more. 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 | Twin Falls, ID |
| Tower location | 42.72942, -114.41569 |
| Effective radiated power | 77.98 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62427 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KIPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome, ID | 5.2 mi | 86° E | Strong |
| Twin Falls, ID | 12 mi | 11° NNE | Good |
| Kimberly, ID | 14 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Shoshone, ID | 14 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Filer, ID | 15 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Hansen, ID | 15 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Wendell, ID | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Buhl, ID | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Gooding, ID | 21 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Paul, ID | 33 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Burley, ID | 34 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Heyburn, ID | 35 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| Rupert, ID | 38 mi | 282° WNW | Fair |
| Fairfield, ID | 47 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Glenns Ferry, ID | 47 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KIPT transmitter tower?
KIPT broadcasts from a tower at 42.7294, -114.4157, near Jerome, ID. It is licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho.
How far does KIPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 48 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 56 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KIPT with an antenna?
About 100,000 people live in the 15 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KIPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KIPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.