KPTW
Full power TV station · Casper, Wyoming
KPTW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Casper, Wyoming. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About KPTW
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 11.5 kW effective radiated power, KPTW runs more power than 6% 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 568 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 82% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 72,400 residents, as far as Casper, WY (9.0 miles).
KPTW shares its transmitter site with KTWO-TV (ABC), KGWC-TV (CBS), KFNB (Fox), KCBZ-LD and KWYF-LD. 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 | Casper, WY |
| Tower location | 42.74064, -106.36072 |
| Effective radiated power | 11.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82575 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPTW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills, WY | 6.9 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Casper, WY | 9.0 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Evansville, WY | 9.5 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Bar Nunn, WY | 12 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Glenrock, WY | 26 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPTW transmitter tower?
KPTW broadcasts from a tower at 42.7406, -106.3607, near Mills, WY. It is licensed to Casper, Wyoming.
How far does KPTW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPTW with an antenna?
About 72,400 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPTW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPTW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.