KTFT-LD (NBC) · Channel 7
Low power TV station · Twin Falls, Idaho
KTFT-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 7, licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KTFT-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 78,200 residents, as far as Twin Falls, ID (12 miles).
KTFT-LD shares its transmitter site with KBAX-LD, KYTL-LD, KDLN-LD, KGLW-LD, K21ME-D and KSAW-LD (ABC) and 4 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KPVI-DT in Pocatello, ID, 106 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 | 7 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Twin Falls, ID |
| Tower location | 42.72992, -114.41919 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 167056 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTFT-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome, ID | 5.1 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Twin Falls, ID | 12 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Kimberly, ID | 14 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Shoshone, ID | 14 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Filer, ID | 15 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Wendell, ID | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Hansen, ID | 15 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Buhl, ID | 20 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Gooding, ID | 21 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTFT-LD transmitter tower?
KTFT-LD broadcasts from a tower at 42.7299, -114.4192, near Jerome, ID. It is licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho.
What channel is KTFT-LD on?
KTFT-LD appears as virtual channel 7 (7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KTFT-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTFT-LD with an antenna?
About 78,200 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTFT-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTFT-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.