KUPB (Univision) · Channel 18
Full power TV station · Midland, Texas
KUPB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 18, licensed to Midland, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KUPB
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KUPB runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 281 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 328,000 residents, as far as Midland, TX (29 miles).
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KINT-TV in El Paso, TX, 232 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 18 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Midland, TX |
| Tower location | 31.83872, -102.53350 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 86263 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUPB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Odessa, TX | 2.1 mi | 263° W | Strong |
| Odessa, TX | 9.7 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Gardendale, TX | 15 mi | 216° SW | Strong |
| Monahans, TX | 27 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Midland, TX | 29 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Crane, TX | 32 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Kermit, TX | 33 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Andrews, TX | 33 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Wink, TX | 37 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Jal, NM | 43 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Stanton, TX | 48 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| McCamey, TX | 52 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Rankin, TX | 55 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Eunice, NM | 55 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Seminole, TX | 61 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Garden City, TX | 62 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Mentone, TX | 63 mi | 81° E | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUPB transmitter tower?
KUPB broadcasts from a tower at 31.8387, -102.5335, near West Odessa, TX. It is licensed to Midland, Texas.
What channel is KUPB on?
KUPB appears as virtual channel 18 (18.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KUPB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUPB with an antenna?
About 328,000 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUPB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUPB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.