KPMR (Univision) · Channel 38
Full power TV station · Santa Barbara, California
KPMR is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 38, licensed to Santa Barbara, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 100 cities and towns within 88 miles.
About KPMR
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 100 kW effective radiated power, KPMR runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 930 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 97% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 86 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 88 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 100 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,820,000 residents, as far as San Fernando, CA (88 miles).
KPMR shares its transmitter site with KBAB-LD, K33QS-D and KEYT-TV (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KABE-CD in Bakersfield, CA, 94 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 38 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Tower location | 34.52442, -119.96069 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 930 m (3,051 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12144 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPMR
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Vista, CA | 9.5 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Goleta, CA | 9.7 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 17 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Lompoc, CA | 29 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Orcutt, CA | 36 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Santa Maria, CA | 40 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Ventura, CA | 42 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Nipomo, CA | 46 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Oxnard, CA | 50 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 51 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Santa Paula, CA | 53 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 54 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Camarillo, CA | 57 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Fillmore, CA | 60 mi | 279° W | Fair |
| Moorpark, CA | 64 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 66 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 69 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Simi Valley, CA | 69 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 73 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Agoura, CA | 75 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Castaic, CA | 76 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Valencia, CA | 77 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Atascadero, CA | 78 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Shafter, CA | 78 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| West Hills, CA | 78 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Bakersfield, CA | 79 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 80 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Calabasas, CA | 80 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Chatsworth, CA | 80 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Arvin, CA | 80 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Canoga Park, CA | 81 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Woodland Hills, CA | 81 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 81 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Oildale, CA | 82 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Wasco, CA | 82 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Northridge, CA | 84 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| North Hills, CA | 86 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Paso Robles, CA | 87 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Encino, CA | 87 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| San Fernando, CA | 88 mi | 281° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPMR transmitter tower?
KPMR broadcasts from a tower at 34.5244, -119.9607, near Santa Ynez, CA. It is licensed to Santa Barbara, California.
What channel is KPMR on?
KPMR appears as virtual channel 38 (38.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KPMR broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 88 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 97 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPMR with an antenna?
About 2,820,000 people live in the 100 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPMR?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPMR tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.