KVBC-LD (ION) · Channel 13
Low power TV station · Reedley, California
KVBC-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 13, licensed to Reedley, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 15 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KVBC-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 15 cities and towns in our guide with about 691,000 residents, as far as Fresno, CA (29 miles).
KVBC-LD shares its transmitter site with KBID-LD, KVHF-LD, KHSC-LD, KSDI-LD, KGMC (MeTV) and KTFF-LD and 8 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KSPX-TV in Sacramento, CA, 139 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 13 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Reedley, CA |
| Tower location | 37.07361, -119.43194 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 68664 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVBC-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberry, CA | 3.0 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Coarsegold, CA | 20 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Yosemite Lakes, CA | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Oakhurst, CA | 21 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Clovis, CA | 23 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Minkler, CA | 24 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Tarpey Village, CA | 24 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA | 25 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Squaw Valley, CA | 25 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Ahwahnee, CA | 26 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Sanger, CA | 26 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Sunnyside, CA | 27 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Old Fig Garden, CA | 28 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Fresno, CA | 29 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Del Rey, CA | 30 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KGMCMeTV · 43.6
- KFTV-DTUnivision · 21
- KNSOTelemundo · 51
- KFSN-TVABC · 30
- KFRE-TVCW · 59
- KSEENBC · 24
- KGPECBS · 47
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVBC-LD transmitter tower?
KVBC-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.0736, -119.4319, near Auberry, CA. It is licensed to Reedley, California.
What channel is KVBC-LD on?
KVBC-LD appears as virtual channel 13 (13.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KVBC-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVBC-LD with an antenna?
About 691,000 people live in the 15 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVBC-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVBC-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.