KTFK-DT
Full power TV station · Stockton, California
KTFK-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Stockton, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 345 cities and towns within 81 miles.
About KTFK-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 850 kW effective radiated power, KTFK-DT runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 595 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 86% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 81 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 345 cities and towns in our guide with about 11,100,000 residents, as far as Atwater, CA (79 miles).
KTFK-DT shares its transmitter site with KXTV (ABC), KMAX-TV (Telemundo), KOVR (CBS) and KSPX-TV (ION). 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 | Stockton, CA |
| Tower location | 38.24000, -121.50194 |
| Effective radiated power | 850 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 20871 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTFK-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove, CA | 14 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Stockton, CA | 23 mi | 330° NNW | Strong |
| Antioch, CA | 23 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Sacramento, CA | 24 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 26 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 26 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Vacaville, CA | 28 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Fairfield, CA | 29 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Concord, CA | 34 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Manteca, CA | 34 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 34 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Tracy, CA | 35 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Folsom, CA | 35 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Roseville, CA | 37 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| San Ramon, CA | 41 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Livermore, CA | 41 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Vallejo, CA | 42 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Napa, CA | 43 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Pleasanton, CA | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Berkeley, CA | 49 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Modesto, CA | 50 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| San Leandro, CA | 50 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Hayward, CA | 51 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Richmond, CA | 51 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Oakland, CA | 52 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Alameda, CA | 53 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Union City, CA | 53 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Fremont, CA | 55 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Chinatown, CA | 58 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| San Francisco, CA | 59 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Milpitas, CA | 60 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Turlock, CA | 63 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Daly City, CA | 64 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| San Mateo, CA | 65 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Redwood City, CA | 66 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| San Jose, CA | 66 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Santa Clara, CA | 66 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 67 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Mountain View, CA | 67 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 67 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
Other network stations nearby
- KXTVABC · 10
- KMAX-TVTelemundo · 31.7
- KOVRCBS · 13
- KSPX-TVION · 29
- KQCACW · 58
- KCRA-TVNBC · 3
- KTXLFox · 40
- KCSO-LDTelemundo · 33
- KVIEPBS · 6
- KMUM-CDTelemundo · 33
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTFK-DT transmitter tower?
KTFK-DT broadcasts from a tower at 38.2400, -121.5019, near Walnut Grove, CA. It is licensed to Stockton, California.
How far does KTFK-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 81 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTFK-DT with an antenna?
About 11,100,000 people live in the 345 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTFK-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTFK-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.