KPIF
Full power TV station · Pocatello, Idaho
KPIF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Pocatello, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 18 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KPIF
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 288 kW effective radiated power, KPIF runs more power than 51% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 331 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 18 cities and towns in our guide with about 194,000 residents, as far as Idaho Falls, ID (48 miles).
KPIF shares its transmitter site with KVUI (ION), K29KG-D, K20MO-D, K16NQ-D and K21JC-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 | Pocatello, ID |
| Tower location | 42.86392, -112.52036 |
| Effective radiated power | 288 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 86205 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPIF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | 3.8 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Chubbuck, ID | 4.8 mi | 215° SW | Strong |
| Tyhee, ID | 6.6 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Fort Hall, ID | 12 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Aberdeen, ID | 17 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| American Falls, ID | 18 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Blackfoot, ID | 24 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Moreland, ID | 25 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Shelley, ID | 41 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 48 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Malad City, ID | 48 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Soda Springs, ID | 49 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Ammon, ID | 50 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Lincoln, ID | 53 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Iona, ID | 54 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Ucon, ID | 58 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Rupert, ID | 61 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Preston, ID | 62 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPIF transmitter tower?
KPIF broadcasts from a tower at 42.8639, -112.5204, near Pocatello, ID. It is licensed to Pocatello, Idaho.
How far does KPIF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPIF with an antenna?
About 194,000 people live in the 18 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPIF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPIF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.