KVHP (ABC) · Channel 29.2
Full power TV station · Lake Charles, Louisiana
KVHP is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 29.2, licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 59 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About KVHP
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 400 kW effective radiated power, KVHP runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 393 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 55% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 59 cities and towns in our guide with about 531,000 residents, as far as Port Arthur, TX (36 miles).
KVHP shares its transmitter site with K32PB-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KBMT in Beaumont, TX, 20 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 29.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lake Charles, LA |
| Tower location | 30.29083, -93.57667 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35852 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVHP
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton, LA | 6.9 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Sulphur, LA | 12 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| DeQuincy, LA | 14 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Carlyss, LA | 15 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Orange, TX | 17 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| West Orange, TX | 18 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Mauriceville, TX | 18 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Prien, LA | 20 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Westlake, LA | 20 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Lake Charles, LA | 23 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 23 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Bridge City, TX | 25 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Buna, TX | 25 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Vidor, TX | 28 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Port Neches, TX | 31 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Groves, TX | 31 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Kirbyville, TX | 32 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Nederland, TX | 33 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Central Gardens, TX | 33 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Iowa, LA | 34 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Beaumont, TX | 34 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Port Arthur, TX | 36 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Silsbee, TX | 36 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Lumberton, TX | 37 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Newton, TX | 40 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| DeRidder, LA | 42 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Kountze, TX | 44 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Welsh, LA | 45 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Kinder, LA | 45 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Fannett, TX | 48 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Jasper, TX | 50 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Jennings, LA | 55 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Lake Arthur, LA | 56 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 57 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Winnie, TX | 58 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| New Llano, LA | 60 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Woodville, TX | 60 mi | 124° ESE | Fair |
| Fort Polk North, LA | 61 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Leesville, LA | 62 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Oakdale, LA | 65 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVHP transmitter tower?
KVHP broadcasts from a tower at 30.2908, -93.5767, near Vinton, LA. It is licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What channel is KVHP on?
KVHP appears as virtual channel 29.2 (29.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KVHP broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVHP with an antenna?
About 531,000 people live in the 59 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVHP?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVHP tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.