KVME-TV
Full power TV station · Bishop, California
KVME-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bishop, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 18 miles.
About KVME-TV
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 1.9 kW effective radiated power, KVME-TV runs more power than 1% 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 924 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 97% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 85 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 18 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 10,800 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bishop, CA |
| Tower location | 37.41186, -118.18592 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 924 m (3,032 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 83825 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVME-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop, CA | 12 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA | 13 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| West Bishop, CA | 15 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Big Pine, CA | 18 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVME-TV transmitter tower?
KVME-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.4119, -118.1859, near Bishop, CA. It is licensed to Bishop, California.
How far does KVME-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 18 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 KVME-TV with an antenna?
About 10,800 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVME-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVME-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.