KUPT
Full power TV station · Hobbs, New Mexico
KUPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hobbs, New Mexico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About KUPT
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KUPT runs more power than 27% 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 157 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 86,100 residents, as far as Hobbs, NM (2.7 miles).
KUPT shares its transmitter site with K19KT-D. 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 | Hobbs, NM |
| Tower location | 32.72444, -103.09667 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27431 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 2.7 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Eunice, NM | 20 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Lovington, NM | 21 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Denver City, TX | 23 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Seminole, TX | 26 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Seagraves, TX | 34 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Plains, TX | 36 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Jal, NM | 43 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Andrews, TX | 43 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUPT transmitter tower?
KUPT broadcasts from a tower at 32.7244, -103.0967, near Hobbs, NM. It is licensed to Hobbs, New Mexico.
How far does KUPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 53 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUPT with an antenna?
About 86,100 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.