KVPT
Full power TV station · Fresno, California
KVPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fresno, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 93 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About KVPT
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 281 kW effective radiated power, KVPT runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 653 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 91% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 73 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 93 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,690,000 residents, as far as Wasco, CA (80 miles).
KVPT shares its transmitter site with KJKZ-LD, KVVG-LD, KMCF-LD, KMSG-LD, KJEO-LD and K17JI-D and 1 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 | Fresno, CA |
| Tower location | 36.74589, -119.28400 |
| Effective radiated power | 281 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 653 m (2,143 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 69733 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cove, CA | 8.6 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Reedley, CA | 14 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Orosi, CA | 14 mi | 1° N | Strong |
| Dinuba, CA | 15 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Sanger, CA | 15 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Parlier, CA | 16 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Selma, CA | 22 mi | 56° ENE | Good |
| Kingsburg, CA | 22 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Fowler, CA | 23 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Clovis, CA | 24 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Woodlake, CA | 25 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Fresno, CA | 27 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Visalia, CA | 29 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Old Fig Garden, CA | 29 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Farmersville, CA | 31 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Exeter, CA | 32 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Hanford, CA | 35 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA | 37 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Tulare, CA | 37 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Lindsay, CA | 39 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Lemoore, CA | 41 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Kerman, CA | 43 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Madera, CA | 45 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Madera Acres, CA | 47 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Corcoran, CA | 47 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Lemoore Station, CA | 48 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| East Porterville, CA | 51 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Huron, CA | 59 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Earlimart, CA | 60 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Chowchilla, CA | 60 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Mendota, CA | 61 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 65 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Firebaugh, CA | 65 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Delano, CA | 68 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Avenal, CA | 70 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Coalinga, CA | 73 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| McFarland, CA | 74 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Merced, CA | 76 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Wasco, CA | 80 mi | 2° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KMPH-TVFox · 26
- KSEENBC · 24
- KGPECBS · 47
- KNSOTelemundo · 51
- KFTV-DTUnivision · 21
- KVBC-LDION · 13
- KGMCMeTV · 43.6
- KFSN-TVABC · 30
- KFRE-TVCW · 59
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVPT transmitter tower?
KVPT broadcasts from a tower at 36.7459, -119.2840, near Squaw Valley, CA. It is licensed to Fresno, California.
How far does KVPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVPT with an antenna?
About 1,690,000 people live in the 93 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.