KQEH
Full power TV station · San Jose, California
KQEH is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to San Jose, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 258 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About KQEH
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KQEH runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 512 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 74% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 258 cities and towns in our guide with about 9,040,000 residents, as far as Florin, CA (76 miles).
KQEH shares its transmitter site with KTNC-TV, KPIX-TV (CBS), KMMC-LD, KEMO-TV, KGO-TV (ABC) and KQED (PBS) and 9 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 | San Jose, CA |
| Tower location | 37.75528, -122.45278 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 512 m (1,679 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35663 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KQEH
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2.3 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Daly City, CA | 3.5 mi | 8° N | Strong |
| Chinatown, CA | 3.7 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| South San Francisco, CA | 7.4 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Oakland, CA | 11 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Alameda, CA | 11 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| Berkeley, CA | 13 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Richmond, CA | 14 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| San Mateo, CA | 15 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| San Leandro, CA | 16 mi | 277° W | Strong |
| Castro Valley, CA | 20 mi | 282° WNW | Strong |
| Hayward, CA | 21 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Redwood City, CA | 22 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 24 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| San Ramon, CA | 26 mi | 266° W | Strong |
| Union City, CA | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Strong |
| Vallejo, CA | 26 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Palo Alto, CA | 28 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Concord, CA | 28 mi | 236° WSW | Good |
| Fremont, CA | 29 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Pleasanton, CA | 32 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Mountain View, CA | 33 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 35 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Pittsburg, CA | 36 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Milpitas, CA | 37 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Livermore, CA | 38 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Napa, CA | 39 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Santa Clara, CA | 39 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Antioch, CA | 39 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Fairfield, CA | 41 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| San Jose, CA | 42 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Vacaville, CA | 49 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 49 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Tracy, CA | 56 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 59 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Stockton, CA | 65 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Davis, CA | 67 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Manteca, CA | 68 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Lodi, CA | 69 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Elk Grove, CA | 74 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPIX-TVCBS · 5
- KGO-TVABC · 7
- KQEDPBS · 9
- KTVUFox · 2
- KRON-TVCW · 4
- KPYXMeTV · 44.3
- KKPX-TVION · 65
- KNTVNBC · 11
- KDTV-DTUnivision · 14
- KTLN-TVMeTV · 68.2
- KSTSTelemundo · 48
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KQEH transmitter tower?
KQEH broadcasts from a tower at 37.7553, -122.4528, near Noe Valley, CA. It is licensed to San Jose, California.
How far does KQEH broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 86 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KQEH with an antenna?
About 9,040,000 people live in the 258 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KQEH?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KQEH tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.