KTSF
Full power TV station · San Francisco, California
KTSF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to San Francisco, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 308 cities and towns within 84 miles.
About KTSF
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 475 kW effective radiated power, KTSF runs more power than 59% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 701 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 92% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 75 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 84 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 308 cities and towns in our guide with about 10,800,000 residents, as far as Carmichael, CA (83 miles).
KTSF shares its transmitter site with KDTV-DT (Univision), KAXT-CD, KTLN-TV (MeTV), KSTS (Telemundo) and KSCZ-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Francisco, CA |
| Tower location | 37.49917, -121.87222 |
| Effective radiated power | 475 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 701 m (2,301 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 37511 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTSF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | 5.2 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| Fremont, CA | 7.2 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Union City, CA | 10 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Santa Clara, CA | 11 mi | 24° NNE | Strong |
| San Jose, CA | 11 mi | 6° N | Strong |
| Pleasanton, CA | 11 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 13 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Livermore, CA | 14 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Mountain View, CA | 14 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Hayward, CA | 16 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Redwood City, CA | 20 mi | 87° E | Good |
| San Ramon, CA | 20 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| San Leandro, CA | 22 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| San Mateo, CA | 25 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Alameda, CA | 28 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Tracy, CA | 30 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Oakland, CA | 30 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Berkeley, CA | 34 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Concord, CA | 34 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Antioch, CA | 35 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Daly City, CA | 35 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| San Francisco, CA | 35 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Chinatown, CA | 36 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Pittsburg, CA | 37 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Richmond, CA | 40 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Manteca, CA | 41 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Stockton, CA | 45 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Vallejo, CA | 47 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Modesto, CA | 49 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Fairfield, CA | 53 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Turlock, CA | 56 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Salinas, CA | 58 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Napa, CA | 60 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Vacaville, CA | 60 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Elk Grove, CA | 69 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Merced, CA | 77 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Sacramento, CA | 78 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 80 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 81 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 81 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KDTV-DTUnivision · 14
- KTLN-TVMeTV · 68.2
- KSTSTelemundo · 48
- KNTVNBC · 11
- KKPX-TVION · 65
- KPIX-TVCBS · 5
- KGO-TVABC · 7
- KQEDPBS · 9
- KTVUFox · 2
- KRON-TVCW · 4
- KPYXMeTV · 44.3
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTSF transmitter tower?
KTSF broadcasts from a tower at 37.4992, -121.8722, near Milpitas, CA. It is licensed to San Francisco, California.
How far does KTSF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 84 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 92 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTSF with an antenna?
About 10,800,000 people live in the 308 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTSF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTSF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.