KYVE
Full power TV station · Yakima, Washington
KYVE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Yakima, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 24 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About KYVE
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 50 kW effective radiated power, KYVE runs more power than 27% 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 280 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 24 cities and towns in our guide with about 229,000 residents, as far as Yakima, WA (4.8 miles).
KYVE shares its transmitter site with KIMA-TV (CW), KUNW-CD (Univision), KNDO (NBC), KDHW-CD (Trinity), KCYU-LD (Fox) and K19JX-D and 3 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 | Yakima, WA |
| Tower location | 46.53264, -120.51033 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 280 m (919 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 33752 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KYVE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap, WA | 2.4 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Yakima, WA | 4.8 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Ahtanum, WA | 5.6 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Terrace Heights, WA | 6.1 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| West Valley, WA | 6.1 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Wapato, WA | 7.3 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Selah, WA | 8.4 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Gleed, WA | 10.0 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Toppenish, WA | 14 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Zillah, WA | 15 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Tieton, WA | 17 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Granger, WA | 20 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Sunnyside, WA | 28 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Desert Aire, WA | 30 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Kittitas, WA | 31 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Ellensburg, WA | 32 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Mattawa, WA | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Mabton, WA | 33 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Grandview, WA | 35 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Prosser, WA | 42 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Royal City, WA | 49 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Cle Elum, WA | 50 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Goldendale, WA | 51 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Benton City, WA | 52 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KYVE transmitter tower?
KYVE broadcasts from a tower at 46.5326, -120.5103, near Union Gap, WA. It is licensed to Yakima, Washington.
How far does KYVE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KYVE with an antenna?
About 229,000 people live in the 24 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KYVE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KYVE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.