KUGF
Full power TV station · Great Falls, Montana
KUGF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Great Falls, Montana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 42 miles.
About KUGF
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 23.4 kW effective radiated power, KUGF runs more power than 13% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 153 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 42 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 66,200 residents, as far as Great Falls, MT (2.5 miles).
KUGF shares its transmitter site with KRTV (CBS), KBGF-LD and KFBB-TV (ABC). 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 | Great Falls, MT |
| Tower location | 47.53542, -111.28486 |
| Effective radiated power | 23.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 153 m (501 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 169028 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUGF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | 2.5 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT | 5.2 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Sun Prairie, MT | 9.2 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Fort Benton, MT | 35 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUGF transmitter tower?
KUGF broadcasts from a tower at 47.5354, -111.2849, near Great Falls, MT. It is licensed to Great Falls, Montana.
How far does KUGF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 42 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 50 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUGF with an antenna?
About 66,200 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 KUGF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUGF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.