KXBF-LD (ION) · Channel 14.6
Low power TV station · Bakersfield, California
KXBF-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 14.6, licensed to Bakersfield, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 13 miles.
About KXBF-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 13 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 7 cities and towns in our guide with about 455,000 residents, as far as Arvin, CA (11 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is KPXN-TV in San Bernardino, CA, 91 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 | 14.6 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Bakersfield, CA |
| Tower location | 35.35092, -118.89608 |
| Effective radiated power | 1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 181737 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KXBF-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont, CA | 6.4 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Bakersfield, CA | 7.1 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Weedpatch, CA | 7.9 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Greenfield, CA | 8.3 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Oildale, CA | 8.4 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Arvin, CA | 11 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Greenacres, CA | 12 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Rosedale, CA | 14 mi | 99° E | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
- KCBT-LDMeTV · 34.2
- KABE-CDUnivision · 39
- KGET-TVCW · 17.2
- KERO-TVABC · 23
- KBAK-TVFox · 58.2
- KBFX-CDFox · 58
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KXBF-LD transmitter tower?
KXBF-LD broadcasts from a tower at 35.3509, -118.8961, near Lamont, CA. It is licensed to Bakersfield, California.
What channel is KXBF-LD on?
KXBF-LD appears as virtual channel 14.6 (14.6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KXBF-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 13 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 31 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KXBF-LD with an antenna?
About 455,000 people live in the 7 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KXBF-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KXBF-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.