KTBY (Fox) · Channel 4
Full power TV station · Anchorage, Alaska
KTBY is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 4, licensed to Anchorage, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KTBY
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 234.4 kW effective radiated power, KTBY runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 45 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 25 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 395,000 residents, as far as Eagle River, AK (13 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KCPQ in Tacoma, WA, 1,424 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 | 4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Anchorage, AK |
| Tower location | 61.21917, -149.89222 |
| Effective radiated power | 234.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35655 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTBY
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 0.3 mi | 74° ENE | Strong |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK | 9.1 mi | 253° WSW | Strong |
| Eagle River, AK | 13 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Big Lake, AK | 21 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 22 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Houston, AK | 29 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Wasilla, AK | 29 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 30 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Girdwood, AK | 31 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Tanaina, AK | 32 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Gateway, AK | 33 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Lakes, AK | 33 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Butte, AK | 36 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTBY transmitter tower?
KTBY broadcasts from a tower at 61.2192, -149.8922, near Anchorage, AK. It is licensed to Anchorage, Alaska.
What channel is KTBY on?
KTBY appears as virtual channel 4 (4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KTBY broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTBY with an antenna?
About 395,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTBY?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTBY tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.