KPJK
Full power TV station · San Mateo, California
KPJK is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to San Mateo, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 249 cities and towns within 75 miles.
About KPJK
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 465 kW effective radiated power, KPJK runs more power than 59% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 518 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 75% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 75 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 249 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,910,000 residents, as far as Elk Grove, CA (74 miles).
KPJK shares its transmitter site with KTNC-TV, KPIX-TV (CBS), KMMC-LD, KEMO-TV, KGO-TV (ABC) and KQED (PBS) and 9 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 | San Mateo, CA |
| Tower location | 37.75528, -122.45278 |
| Effective radiated power | 465 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 518 m (1,700 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 58912 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPJK
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2.3 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Daly City, CA | 3.5 mi | 8° N | Strong |
| Chinatown, CA | 3.7 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| South San Francisco, CA | 7.4 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Oakland, CA | 11 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Alameda, CA | 11 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| Berkeley, CA | 13 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Richmond, CA | 14 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| San Mateo, CA | 15 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| San Leandro, CA | 16 mi | 277° W | Strong |
| Castro Valley, CA | 20 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Hayward, CA | 21 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Redwood City, CA | 22 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 24 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| San Ramon, CA | 26 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Union City, CA | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Vallejo, CA | 26 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Palo Alto, CA | 28 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Concord, CA | 28 mi | 236° WSW | Good |
| Fremont, CA | 29 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Pleasanton, CA | 32 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Mountain View, CA | 33 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 35 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Pittsburg, CA | 36 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Milpitas, CA | 37 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Livermore, CA | 38 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Napa, CA | 39 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Santa Clara, CA | 39 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Antioch, CA | 39 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Fairfield, CA | 41 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| San Jose, CA | 42 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Vacaville, CA | 49 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 49 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Tracy, CA | 56 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 59 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Stockton, CA | 65 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Davis, CA | 67 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Manteca, CA | 68 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Lodi, CA | 69 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Elk Grove, CA | 74 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPIX-TVCBS · 5
- KGO-TVABC · 7
- KQEDPBS · 9
- KTVUFox · 2
- KRON-TVCW · 4
- KPYXMeTV · 44.3
- KKPX-TVION · 65
- KNTVNBC · 11
- KDTV-DTUnivision · 14
- KTLN-TVMeTV · 68.2
- KSTSTelemundo · 48
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPJK transmitter tower?
KPJK broadcasts from a tower at 37.7553, -122.4528, near Noe Valley, CA. It is licensed to San Mateo, California.
How far does KPJK broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 75 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPJK with an antenna?
About 8,910,000 people live in the 249 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPJK?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPJK tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.