KTLE-LD (ION) · Channel 7.7
Low power TV station · Odessa, Texas
KTLE-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 7.7, licensed to Odessa, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KTLE-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 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 276,000 residents, as far as Midland, TX (17 miles).
KTLE-LD shares its transmitter site with KMDF-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KEYU in Borger, TX, 236 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 7.7 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Odessa, TX |
| Tower location | 31.89731, -102.33764 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 64993 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTLE-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 4.0 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Gardendale, TX | 8.9 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| West Odessa, TX | 10 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Midland, TX | 17 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTLE-LD transmitter tower?
KTLE-LD broadcasts from a tower at 31.8973, -102.3376, near Odessa, TX. It is licensed to Odessa, Texas.
What channel is KTLE-LD on?
KTLE-LD appears as virtual channel 7.7 (7.7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KTLE-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 KTLE-LD with an antenna?
About 276,000 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTLE-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTLE-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.