KUVI-DT
Full power TV station · Bakersfield, California
KUVI-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bakersfield, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 65 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About KUVI-DT
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 490 kW effective radiated power, KUVI-DT runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 401 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 56% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 65 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,140,000 residents, as far as Corcoran, CA (65 miles).
KUVI-DT shares its transmitter site with KABE-CD (Univision), KBTF-CD, K04SB-D, K21PL-D, KKEY-LP and KGET-TV (CW) and 6 more. 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 | Bakersfield, CA |
| Tower location | 35.43799, -118.74094 |
| Effective radiated power | 490 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 7700 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUVI-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont, CA | 16 mi | 38° NE | Strong |
| Oildale, CA | 16 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Bakersfield, CA | 16 mi | 74° ENE | Strong |
| Arvin, CA | 17 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| Weedpatch, CA | 17 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Greenfield, CA | 19 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Lake Isabella, CA | 20 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Bear Valley Springs, CA | 20 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Greenacres, CA | 21 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Alta Sierra, CA | 23 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Rosedale, CA | 23 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Golden Hills, CA | 25 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Tehachapi, CA | 27 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Weldon, CA | 30 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Shafter, CA | 30 mi | 98° E | Good |
| McFarland, CA | 32 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Richgrove, CA | 32 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Wasco, CA | 35 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Delano, CA | 36 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Terra Bella, CA | 40 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Mojave, CA | 42 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Earlimart, CA | 43 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Frazier Park, CA | 44 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| East Porterville, CA | 45 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Ford City, CA | 45 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Taft, CA | 45 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Porterville, CA | 46 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| California City, CA | 48 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Pixley, CA | 48 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Rosamond, CA | 51 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Strathmore, CA | 52 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Lindsay, CA | 56 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Lancaster, CA | 61 mi | 326° NNW | Fair |
| Ridgecrest, CA | 62 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Quartz Hill, CA | 62 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Tulare, CA | 63 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Exeter, CA | 63 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Corcoran, CA | 65 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Farmersville, CA | 65 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Castaic, CA | 66 mi | 354° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KABE-CDUnivision · 39
- KGET-TVCW · 17.2
- KCBT-LDMeTV · 34.2
- KERO-TVABC · 23
- KBAK-TVFox · 58.2
- KBFX-CDFox · 58
- KXBF-LDION · 14.6
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUVI-DT transmitter tower?
KUVI-DT broadcasts from a tower at 35.4380, -118.7409, near Lamont, CA. It is licensed to Bakersfield, California.
How far does KUVI-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUVI-DT with an antenna?
About 1,140,000 people live in the 65 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUVI-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUVI-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.