KPDX
Full power TV station · Vancouver, Washington
KPDX is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Vancouver, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 154 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About KPDX
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 741 kW effective radiated power, KPDX runs more power than 71% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 528 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 77% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 154 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,720,000 residents, as far as Corvallis, OR (71 miles).
KPDX shares its transmitter site with KPTV (Fox), KPXG-TV (ION), KGWZ-LD, KGW (NBC), KOPB-TV and KPXG-LD (ION) and 8 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 | Vancouver, WA |
| Tower location | 45.52167, -122.74917 |
| Effective radiated power | 741 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35460 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPDX
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 3.5 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Beaverton, OR | 3.6 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Aloha, OR | 6.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Bethany, OR | 6.3 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Tigard, OR | 6.3 mi | 10° N | Strong |
| Milwaukie, OR | 7.5 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 7.9 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Oak Grove, OR | 9.0 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Vancouver, WA | 9.1 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Lents, OR | 9.3 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| Tualatin, OR | 9.5 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Hazel Dell, WA | 11 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Hillsboro, OR | 12 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Happy Valley, OR | 12 mi | 296° WNW | Strong |
| Sherwood, OR | 12 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| West Linn, OR | 13 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Oregon City, OR | 13 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Orchards, WA | 14 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| Salmon Creek, WA | 14 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Five Corners, WA | 14 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Wilsonville, OR | 15 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Gresham, OR | 15 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Forest Grove, OR | 18 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| Camas, WA | 18 mi | 255° WSW | Strong |
| Troutdale, OR | 18 mi | 266° W | Strong |
| Canby, OR | 18 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Newberg, OR | 19 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Washougal, WA | 20 mi | 258° WSW | Strong |
| Battle Ground, WA | 21 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Woodburn, OR | 27 mi | 11° N | Good |
| McMinnville, OR | 31 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Hayesville, OR | 39 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Keizer, OR | 39 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Salem, OR | 42 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Four Corners, OR | 43 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| Longview, WA | 44 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Albany, OR | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Lebanon, OR | 69 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Corvallis, OR | 71 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| The Dalles, OR | 76 mi | 267° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPTVFox · 12
- KPXG-TVION · 22
- KGWNBC · 8
- KPXG-LDION · 22
- KRCW-TVCW · 32
- KATUABC · 2
- KOINCBS · 6
- KNMTTrinity · 24
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPDX transmitter tower?
KPDX broadcasts from a tower at 45.5217, -122.7492, near West Haven-Sylvan, OR. It is licensed to Vancouver, Washington.
How far does KPDX broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPDX with an antenna?
About 2,720,000 people live in the 154 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPDX?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPDX tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.