KTMF-LD (ABC) · Channel 23
Low power TV station · Kalispell, Montana
KTMF-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 23, licensed to Kalispell, Montana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 7 cities and towns within 21 miles.
About KTMF-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 21 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 7 cities and towns in our guide with about 49,900 residents, as far as Kalispell, MT (2.2 miles).
KTMF-LD shares its transmitter site with KEXI-LD, K26DD-D and K34MJ-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KTMF in Missoula, MT, 81 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 23 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Kalispell, MT |
| Tower location | 48.17608, -114.35006 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.48 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 14676 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTMF-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, MT | 2.2 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Evergreen, MT | 4.8 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Somers, MT | 8.9 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Lakeside, MT | 12 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Bigfork, MT | 15 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Columbia Falls, MT | 16 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Whitefish, MT | 16 mi | 182° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTMF-LD transmitter tower?
KTMF-LD broadcasts from a tower at 48.1761, -114.3501, near Kalispell, MT. It is licensed to Kalispell, Montana.
What channel is KTMF-LD on?
KTMF-LD appears as virtual channel 23 (23.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KTMF-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 21 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTMF-LD with an antenna?
About 49,900 people live in the 7 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTMF-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTMF-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.