KKPX-TV (ION) · Channel 65
Full power TV station · San Jose, California
KKPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 65, licensed to San Jose, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 236 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About KKPX-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 510 kW effective radiated power, KKPX-TV runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 432 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 61% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 236 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,550,000 residents, as far as Lodi, CA (70 miles).
KKPX-TV shares its transmitter site with KOFY-TV, KCNZ-CD, KQRM-LD, KPJC-LD and KNTV (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KSPX-TV in Sacramento, CA, 64 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 | 65 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Jose, CA |
| Tower location | 37.68733, -122.43481 |
| Effective radiated power | 510 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 22644 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KKPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City, CA | 2.0 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| South San Francisco, CA | 2.7 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| San Francisco, CA | 6.1 mi | 188° S | Strong |
| Chinatown, CA | 7.7 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| San Mateo, CA | 10 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Alameda, CA | 11 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Oakland, CA | 12 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| San Leandro, CA | 15 mi | 260° W | Strong |
| Berkeley, CA | 16 mi | 215° SW | Strong |
| Redwood City, CA | 18 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Richmond, CA | 18 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Castro Valley, CA | 19 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Hayward, CA | 19 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Palo Alto, CA | 23 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Union City, CA | 24 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 25 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| San Ramon, CA | 26 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Fremont, CA | 26 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Mountain View, CA | 28 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Concord, CA | 30 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Vallejo, CA | 30 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Pleasanton, CA | 31 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 31 mi | 315° NW | Good |
| Cupertino, CA | 33 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Milpitas, CA | 34 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Santa Clara, CA | 35 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Livermore, CA | 36 mi | 271° W | Good |
| San Jose, CA | 38 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Pittsburg, CA | 38 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Antioch, CA | 41 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Napa, CA | 43 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Fairfield, CA | 44 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Vacaville, CA | 52 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 54 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 54 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Tracy, CA | 55 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Stockton, CA | 65 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Manteca, CA | 67 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| Davis, CA | 70 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Lodi, CA | 70 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KNTVNBC · 11
- KPIX-TVCBS · 5
- KGO-TVABC · 7
- KQEDPBS · 9
- KTVUFox · 2
- KRON-TVCW · 4
- KPYXMeTV · 44.3
- KDTV-DTUnivision · 14
- KTLN-TVMeTV · 68.2
- KSTSTelemundo · 48
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KKPX-TV transmitter tower?
KKPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.6873, -122.4348, near Colma, CA. It is licensed to San Jose, California.
What channel is KKPX-TV on?
KKPX-TV appears as virtual channel 65 (65.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KKPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 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 KKPX-TV with an antenna?
About 8,550,000 people live in the 236 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KKPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KKPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.