KPKN-LD (ION) · Channel 33.2
Low power TV station · Tyler, Texas
KPKN-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 33.2, licensed to Tyler, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KPKN-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 278,000 residents, as far as Longview, TX (23 miles).
KPKN-LD shares its transmitter site with KCEB. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KSHV-TV in Shreveport, LA, 71 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 | 33.2 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Tyler, TX |
| Tower location | 32.45436, -95.13064 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 182593 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPKN-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy, TX | 9.0 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Hawkins, TX | 10 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Liberty City, TX | 11 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Tyler, TX | 12 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Gladewater, TX | 12 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Overton, TX | 15 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Kilgore, TX | 16 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| White Oak, TX | 16 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Whitehouse, TX | 17 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Lindale, TX | 17 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Holly Lake Ranch, TX | 18 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Hideaway, TX | 19 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Troup, TX | 21 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Gilmer, TX | 22 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Chandler, TX | 23 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Longview, TX | 23 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Bullard, TX | 24 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Mineola, TX | 25 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Henderson, TX | 28 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Van, TX | 30 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Brownsboro, TX | 30 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Quitman, TX | 30 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPKN-LD transmitter tower?
KPKN-LD broadcasts from a tower at 32.4544, -95.1306, near Big Sandy, TX. It is licensed to Tyler, Texas.
What channel is KPKN-LD on?
KPKN-LD appears as virtual channel 33.2 (33.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KPKN-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPKN-LD with an antenna?
About 278,000 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPKN-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPKN-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.