KPVI-DT (NBC) · Channel 6
Full power TV station · Pocatello, Idaho
KPVI-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 6, licensed to Pocatello, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 21 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About KPVI-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 505 kW effective radiated power, KPVI-DT runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 398 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 56% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 21 cities and towns in our guide with about 223,000 residents, as far as Rexburg, ID (69 miles).
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, UT, 156 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 6 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pocatello, ID |
| Tower location | 42.92014, -112.34656 |
| Effective radiated power | 505 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 398 m (1,307 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 1270 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPVI-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | 6.0 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Chubbuck, ID | 6.0 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Tyhee, ID | 6.4 mi | 110° ESE | Strong |
| Fort Hall, ID | 9.1 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Blackfoot, ID | 19 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Moreland, ID | 21 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Aberdeen, ID | 25 mi | 94° E | Good |
| American Falls, ID | 27 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Shelley, ID | 34 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 41 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Soda Springs, ID | 42 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Ammon, ID | 43 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Lincoln, ID | 45 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Iona, ID | 47 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Ucon, ID | 51 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Malad City, ID | 51 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Rigby, ID | 56 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Preston, ID | 62 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Montpelier, ID | 67 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Paris, ID | 68 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Rexburg, ID | 69 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPVI-DT transmitter tower?
KPVI-DT broadcasts from a tower at 42.9201, -112.3466, near Pocatello, ID. It is licensed to Pocatello, Idaho.
What channel is KPVI-DT on?
KPVI-DT appears as virtual channel 6 (6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KPVI-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPVI-DT with an antenna?
About 223,000 people live in the 21 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPVI-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPVI-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.