KTFV-CD
Class A TV station · McAllen, Texas
KTFV-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to McAllen, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 67 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KTFV-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 67 cities and towns in our guide with about 833,000 residents, as far as San Benito, TX (27 miles).
KTFV-CD shares its transmitter site with KCWT-CD (CW), KFXV-LD (Fox) and KNVO (Univision). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | McAllen, TX |
| Tower location | 26.08861, -98.06250 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 28280 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTFV-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scissors, TX | 3.6 mi | 189° S | Good |
| South Alamo, TX | 5.5 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Donna, TX | 5.7 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Progreso, TX | 6.5 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Weslaco, TX | 6.6 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Midway North, TX | 7.4 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Alamo, TX | 7.6 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| San Juan, TX | 9.0 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| North Alamo, TX | 9.8 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Mercedes, TX | 10 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Pharr, TX | 11 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Olivarez, TX | 11 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Mila Doce, TX | 11 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Lopezville, TX | 12 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Murillo Colonia, TX | 12 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Hidalgo, TX | 12 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Nurillo, TX | 13 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| McAllen, TX | 13 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| San Carlos, TX | 14 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Elsa, TX | 15 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Edcouch, TX | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| La Feria, TX | 16 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Edinburg, TX | 16 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Mission, TX | 19 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Alton North (historical), TX | 21 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Alton, TX | 21 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Primera, TX | 21 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Palmview South, TX | 21 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Palmview, TX | 22 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| La Homa, TX | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Perezville, TX | 23 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Combes, TX | 23 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Harlingen, TX | 24 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Doffing, TX | 24 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Penitas, TX | 26 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| San Benito, TX | 27 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| La Joya, TX | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Raymondville, TX | 32 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Sullivan City, TX | 34 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Laureles, TX | 35 mi | 268° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KCWT-CDCW · 21
- KFXV-LDFox · 60
- KNVOUnivision · 48
- KVEO-TVNBC · 23
- KRGV-TVABC · 5
- KMBHCW · 67.2
- KAZH-LDION · 57.2
- KLUJ-TVTrinity · 44
- KXFX-CDCW · 67.2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTFV-CD transmitter tower?
KTFV-CD broadcasts from a tower at 26.0886, -98.0625, near Scissors, TX. It is licensed to McAllen, Texas.
How far does KTFV-CD 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 KTFV-CD with an antenna?
About 833,000 people live in the 67 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTFV-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTFV-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.