KPTB-DT
Full power TV station · Lubbock, Texas
KPTB-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lubbock, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 37 miles.
About KPTB-DT
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KPTB-DT runs more power than 27% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 83 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 31 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 37 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 309,000 residents, as far as Lubbock, TX (2.6 miles).
KPTB-DT shares its transmitter site with K34NB-D and K18NO-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 | Lubbock, TX |
| Tower location | 33.55333, -101.82083 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53544 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPTB-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 2.6 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Ransom Canyon, TX | 8.2 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Idalou, TX | 11 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Wolfforth, TX | 11 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Slaton, TX | 13 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Shallowater, TX | 14 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Lorenzo, TX | 18 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Abernathy, TX | 19 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Petersburg, TX | 25 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Ralls, TX | 26 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Anton, TX | 27 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Tahoka, TX | 27 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Levelland, TX | 32 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Crosbyton, TX | 34 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Hale Center, TX | 35 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Post, TX | 36 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Brownfield, TX | 37 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KJTV-TVFox · 34
- KLBK-TVCBS · 13
- KAMCABC · 28
- KCBDNBC · 11
- KXTQ-CDTelemundo · 46
- KLCW-TVCW · 22
- KJTV-CDFox · 34
- KLBB-LDMeTV · 48.1
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPTB-DT transmitter tower?
KPTB-DT broadcasts from a tower at 33.5533, -101.8208, near Lubbock, TX. It is licensed to Lubbock, Texas.
How far does KPTB-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 37 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 45 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPTB-DT with an antenna?
About 309,000 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPTB-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPTB-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.