KPTF-DT
Full power TV station · Farwell, Texas
KPTF-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Farwell, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 40 miles.
About KPTF-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, KPTF-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 112 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 35 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 40 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 67,000 residents, as far as Clovis, NM (2.4 miles).
KPTF-DT shares its transmitter site with K27NL-D, K28PV-D, K19LP-D, KZBZ-CD, K29HB-D and K16EX-D and 1 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 | Farwell, TX |
| Tower location | 34.43925, -103.20661 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 112 m (367 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81445 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPTF-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, NM | 2.4 mi | 358° N | Strong |
| Cannon Air Force Base, NM | 7.3 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Texico, NM | 9.5 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Farwell, TX | 10 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Portales, NM | 19 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Bovina, TX | 19 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Friona, TX | 31 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Muleshoe, TX | 31 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPTF-DT transmitter tower?
KPTF-DT broadcasts from a tower at 34.4393, -103.2066, near Clovis, NM. It is licensed to Farwell, Texas.
How far does KPTF-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 40 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 48 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPTF-DT with an antenna?
About 67,000 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPTF-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPTF-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.