KPTH (Fox) · Channel 44
Full power TV station · Sioux City, Iowa
KPTH is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 44, licensed to Sioux City, Iowa. Its signal is estimated to reach about 85 cities and towns within 82 miles.
About KPTH
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 871 kW effective radiated power, KPTH runs more power than 76% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 613 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 89% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 71 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 82 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 85 cities and towns in our guide with about 587,000 residents, as far as Fremont, NE (81 miles).
KPTH shares its transmitter site with KMEG, KTIV (CW) and KCAU-TV (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls, SD, 66 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 44 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Sioux City, IA |
| Tower location | 42.58667, -96.22194 |
| Effective radiated power | 871 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 77451 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPTH
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 11 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| South Sioux City, NE | 12 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| North Sioux City, SD | 14 mi | 73° ENE | Strong |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | 14 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Le Mars, IA | 15 mi | 191° SSW | Strong |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 15 mi | 63° ENE | Strong |
| Orange City, IA | 30 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Hawarden, IA | 31 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Sioux Center, IA | 34 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Cherokee, IA | 36 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Vermillion, SD | 38 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Onawa, IA | 39 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Hull, IA | 42 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Rock Valley, IA | 43 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Sheldon, IA | 45 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Wayne, NE | 47 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Storm Lake, IA | 52 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Canton, SD | 53 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| West Point, NE | 57 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 58 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Denison, IA | 59 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Sibley, IA | 61 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Yankton, SD | 63 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Lennox, SD | 63 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Harrisburg, SD | 63 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Spencer, IA | 67 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Tea, SD | 67 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 71 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Brandon, SD | 72 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Blair, NE | 72 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Norfolk, NE | 72 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Missouri Valley, IA | 73 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Luverne, MN | 74 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Milford, IA | 74 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Carroll, IA | 78 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Worthington, MN | 78 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Harlan, IA | 79 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Hartford, SD | 80 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 81 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Fremont, NE | 81 mi | 10° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPTH transmitter tower?
KPTH broadcasts from a tower at 42.5867, -96.2219, near Moville, IA. It is licensed to Sioux City, Iowa.
What channel is KPTH on?
KPTH appears as virtual channel 44 (44.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KPTH broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 82 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 90 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPTH with an antenna?
About 587,000 people live in the 85 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPTH?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPTH tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.