KTVZ (CW) · Channel 21.2
Full power TV station · Bend, Oregon
KTVZ is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 21.2, licensed to Bend, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 51 miles.
About KTVZ
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 131.8 kW effective radiated power, KTVZ runs more power than 41% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 197 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 9% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 44 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 51 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 151,000 residents, as far as Redmond, OR (16 miles).
KTVZ shares its transmitter site with K31NO-D, KFXO-CD (Fox), KBNZ-LD (CBS), KBND-LD, KOAB-TV and KOHD (ABC) and 2 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KMTR in Eugene, OR, 89 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 21.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bend, OR |
| Tower location | 44.07761, -121.33142 |
| Effective radiated power | 131.8 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 55907 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVZ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | 1.6 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Deschutes River Woods, OR | 6.1 mi | 13° NNE | Strong |
| Sunriver, OR | 14 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Redmond, OR | 16 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Sisters, OR | 18 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Three Rivers, OR | 19 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Terrebonne, OR | 20 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Prineville, OR | 29 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| La Pine, OR | 29 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Culver, OR | 32 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Madras, OR | 40 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Warm Springs, OR | 47 mi | 184° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVZ transmitter tower?
KTVZ broadcasts from a tower at 44.0776, -121.3314, near Bend, OR. It is licensed to Bend, Oregon.
What channel is KTVZ on?
KTVZ appears as virtual channel 21.2 (21.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KTVZ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 51 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 59 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVZ with an antenna?
About 151,000 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVZ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVZ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.