KTIN
Full power TV station · Fort Dodge, Iowa
KTIN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Its signal is estimated to reach about 55 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About KTIN
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 600 kW effective radiated power, KTIN runs more power than 65% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 355 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 46% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 55 cities and towns in our guide with about 240,000 residents, as far as Mason City, IA (65 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Tower location | 42.81742, -94.41164 |
| Effective radiated power | 600 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 29100 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTIN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt, IA | 12 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Pocahontas, IA | 14 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Algona, IA | 20 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Manson, IA | 21 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 25 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 25 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Eagle Grove, IA | 28 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Rockwell City, IA | 31 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Clarion, IA | 35 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Britt, IA | 36 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Webster City, IA | 39 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Sac City, IA | 40 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Belmond, IA | 40 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Lake City, IA | 41 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Storm Lake, IA | 42 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Spencer, IA | 43 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Garner, IA | 45 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Estherville, IA | 46 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Alta, IA | 46 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Forest City, IA | 50 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Milford, IA | 51 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Oakland, IA | 52 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 54 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Jefferson, IA | 55 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Centerville, IA | 56 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Clear Lake, IA | 57 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Carroll, IA | 57 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Ogden, IA | 57 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Fairmont, MN | 58 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Cherokee, IA | 58 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Blue Earth, MN | 59 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Boone, IA | 59 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Hartley, IA | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Story City, IA | 60 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Lake Mills, IA | 61 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Hampton, IA | 62 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 62 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Jackson, MN | 63 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Ida Grove, IA | 63 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Mason City, IA | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTIN transmitter tower?
KTIN broadcasts from a tower at 42.8174, -94.4116, near Humboldt, IA. It is licensed to Fort Dodge, Iowa.
How far does KTIN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTIN with an antenna?
About 240,000 people live in the 55 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTIN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTIN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.