KPBT-TV
Full power TV station · Odessa, Texas
KPBT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Odessa, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About KPBT-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 515 kW effective radiated power, KPBT-TV runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 224 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 13% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 363,000 residents, as far as Big Spring, TX (49 miles).
KPBT-TV shares its transmitter site with KEOO-LD, K34MX-D, K06QA-D and K12XO-D. 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 | Odessa, TX |
| Tower location | 32.08639, -102.28667 |
| Effective radiated power | 515 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 224 m (735 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 50044 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPBT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardendale, TX | 7.1 mi | 50° NE | Strong |
| Midland, TX | 14 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Odessa, TX | 17 mi | 16° NNE | Strong |
| West Odessa, TX | 21 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Andrews, TX | 22 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Stanton, TX | 29 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Crane, TX | 48 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Seminole, TX | 48 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Big Spring, TX | 49 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Lamesa, TX | 49 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Monahans, TX | 49 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Garden City, TX | 50 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Kermit, TX | 50 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Jal, NM | 53 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Wink, TX | 56 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Eunice, NM | 56 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPEJ-TVFox · 24
- KMIDABC · 2
- KWWTMeTV · 30.2
- KTLE-LDION · 7.7
- KUPBUnivision · 18
- KOSA-TVCW · 7.2
- KWES-TVNBC · 9
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPBT-TV transmitter tower?
KPBT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.0864, -102.2867, near Gardendale, TX. It is licensed to Odessa, Texas.
How far does KPBT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPBT-TV with an antenna?
About 363,000 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPBT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPBT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.