Antenna TV channels in Rapid City
56 stations broadcast free TV around Rapid City, carrying 23 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Rapid City
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Rapid City market; about 83% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 17% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 2 free channels from 5 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 75% | 0% |
| CBS | 37% | 36% |
| NBC | 37% | 37% |
| FOX | 73% | 0% |
| PBS | 47% | 35% |
| The CW | 38% | 36% |
Share of the market's 338k people, across its 127 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City ZIP 57701 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (299°) | 20 |
| Gillette ZIP 82718 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Sheridan ZIP 82801 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (214°) | 2 |
| Spearfish ZIP 57783 | Attic or outdoor | south (176°) | 2 |
| Box Elder ZIP 57719 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (248°, most) | 20 |
| Sturgis ZIP 57785 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (252°) | 11 |
| Belle Fourche ZIP 57717 | Attic or outdoor | south (178°) | 2 |
| Buffalo ZIP 82834 | Roof | northwest (314°) | 2 |
| Hot Springs ZIP 57747 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Newcastle ZIP 82701 | Roof | north-northeast (29°) | 1 |
| Lead ZIP 57754 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (244°) | 7 |
| Summerset ZIP 57718 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (148°, most) | 20 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Rapid City?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 21.2 | KNBN |
 NBC | 21.1 | KNBN |
 ABC | 3.1 also 12.1 | KOTA-TV |
 FOX | 12.2 | KSGW-TV |
 PBS | 8.1 also 9.1, 13.1 | KZSD-TV |
 The CW | 15.1 | KCLO-TV |
The best TV antenna for Rapid City
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 14 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KOTA-TV, KZSD-TV, KQME, KSGW-TV, KPSD-TV, KHME), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Spearfish, Box Elder, Hot Springs and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KCLO-TV, KOTA-TV, KHME and others). From the largest towns around Rapid City:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish, SD | southeast (136°) | 40 mi |
| Box Elder, SD | west-southwest (250°) | 9 mi |
| Hot Springs, SD | north-northeast (14°) | 46 mi |
| Newcastle, WY | east-northeast (72°) | 49 mi |
8 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KBHE-TV (1 mi away), KNBN (2 mi away), KHSD-TV (34 mi away), KQME (34 mi away), KPSD-TV (84 mi away), KZSD-TV (95 mi away), KSGW-TV (195 mi away), KSWY (195 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Rapid City TV towers are
Map of 35 tower sites around Rapid City. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 2 mi west of the centre
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4 stations · 142 mi north-northwest of the centre
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4 stations · 226 mi northwest of the centre
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3 stations · 2 mi northwest of the centre
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3 stations · 35 mi west-northwest of the centre
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3 stations · 117 mi west of the centre
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3 stations · 209 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 218 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 218 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 223 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 230 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 2 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 2 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 2 mi southwest of the centre
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1 station · 35 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 83 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 94 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 196 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 196 mi west-northwest of the centre
Every Rapid City station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (11)
- KOTA-TV Rapid City, SD · VHF
- 3.1 ABC
- 3.2 Outlaw
- 3.3 True Crime Network
- 3.4 Grit
- KZSD-TV Martin, SD · VHF
- 8.1 PBS
- KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · UHF
- 9.1 PBS
- KHSD-TV Lead, SD · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KQME Lead, SD · VHF
- 11.1 MeTV
- KSGW-TV Sheridan, WY · VHF
- 12.1 ABC
- 12.2 Fox
- KPSD-TV Eagle Butte, SD · VHF
- 13.1 PBS
- KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · UHF
- 15.1 The CW
- 15.2 Independent
- 15.3 Ion
- 15.4 Ion Mystery
- KNBN Rapid City, SD · UHF
- 21.1 NBC
- 21.2 CBS
- 21.3 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 21.4 YTA TV
- KHME Rapid City, SD · VHF
- 23.1 MeTV
- 23.2 Heroes & Icons
- 23.3 Start TV
- 23.4 Catchy Comedy
- 23.5 Oxygen
- KSWY Sheridan, WY · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (10)
- KEVN-LD Rapid City, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K09XK-D Sheridan, WY · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K16AE-D Gillette, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K22AD-D Gillette, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K24KM-D Colstrip, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K28KM-D Clareton, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K28ON-D Castle Rock, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KKRA-LD Rapid City, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KRPC-LP Rapid City, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KWBH-LD Rapid City, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (35)
- K04GW-D Spearfish, SD · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K07EQ-D Ekalaka, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K07WJ-D Colstrip, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K08PP-D Rosebud, Etc, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K09BE-D Ekalaka, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K09OY-D Colstrip, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K10PS-D Pine Ridge, SD · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K10QZ-D Rosebud, Etc, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K12RA-D Colstrip, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K13LN-D Ekalaka, MT · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K14RV-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15HK-D Sheridan, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15II-D Newcastle, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15IZ-D Edgemont, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15KM-D Sundance, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15MY-D Caputa, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K16NE-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K18MZ-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K19CG-D Belle Fourche, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K19GX-D Buffalo, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K20LK-D Colstrip, Etc., MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K22NN-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K22OV-D Caputa, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K23DJ-D Ekalaka, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K25LI-D Wright, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26LW-D Sheridan, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26NL-D Gillette, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26OX-D Colstrip, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K29OF-D Deadwood, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K30MX-D Wyodak, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K31LF-D Clareton, WY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K31NW-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K31QA-D Deadwood, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K33MC-D Forsyth, MT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36NX-D Pringle, SD · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Rapid City
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What is the best TV antenna for Rapid City?
Which way should I point my antenna in Rapid City?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KCLO-TV · facility 41969 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 150 kW · HAAT 154 m · licensed 2006-03-23 · newer construction permit granted
- K22OV-D · facility 186061 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-05-16
- K15MY-D · facility 186060 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-13
- KOTA-TV · facility 34347 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 43.5 kW · HAAT 204 m · licensed 2011-08-15
- KEVN-LD · facility 182523 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-11-02
- KHME · facility 17688 · RF 2 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 18.2 kW · HAAT 216 m · licensed 2014-01-07
- KBHE-TV · facility 61068 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 79.06 kW · HAAT 191.7 m · licensed 2010-01-27
- KWBH-LD · facility 66654 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.6 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-02-04
- KNBN · facility 81464 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 210.8 m · licensed 2011-05-13 · newer construction permit granted
- KKRA-LD · facility 23491 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.6 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-12-23
- KRPC-LP · facility 68066 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-02-06
- K36NX-D · facility 187640 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-07-06
- KHSD-TV · facility 34348 · RF 5 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.2 kW · HAAT 561 m · licensed 2011-08-15 · reduced power
- K29OF-D · facility 186050 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-10
- KQME · facility 17686 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 34.8 kW · HAAT 576 m · licensed 2005-09-26
- K31QA-D · facility 186051 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-13
- K04GW-D · facility 59455 · RF 4 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-03
- K19CG-D · facility 59462 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.21 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-07
- K15II-D · facility 181516 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.23 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-08-22
- K15IZ-D · facility 187639 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-10-19
- K15KM-D · facility 181532 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.92 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-12-26
- K10PS-D · facility 168678 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-06-01 · newer construction permit granted
- KPSD-TV · facility 61071 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 27 kW · HAAT 516 m · licensed 2010-03-05
- KZSD-TV · facility 61062 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 44.7 kW · HAAT 266 m · licensed 2010-05-06
- K28KM-D · facility 63179 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.12 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-11-16
- K22AD-D · facility 63720 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.48 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-25
- K31LF-D · facility 182314 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.24 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-05
- K16AE-D · facility 63175 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.77 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-12-07
- K30MX-D · facility 190277 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-08-11
- K26NL-D · facility 167621 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-08-10
- K25LI-D · facility 181734 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-07-28 · newer construction permit granted
- K07EQ-D · facility 19072 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-01-07
- K09BE-D · facility 19074 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-01-07
- K13LN-D · facility 19071 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-01-07
- K23DJ-D · facility 52824 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.91 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-01-07
- K19GX-D · facility 167618 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-05-02
- K26LW-D · facility 18291 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.43 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-10
- K09XK-D · facility 35697 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.29 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-10-27 · newer construction permit granted
- KSGW-TV · facility 17680 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 372 m · licensed 2007-01-26
- KSWY · facility 776219 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.34 kW · HAAT 336 m · licensed 2025-09-04
- K15HK-D · facility 167612 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-03-24
- K07WJ-D · facility 12393 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-19
- K12RA-D · facility 12389 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-19
- K09OY-D · facility 12387 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-19
- K20LK-D · facility 125350 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.84 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-05
- K24KM-D · facility 5247 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.84 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-05
- K26OX-D · facility 187560 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.57 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-09-09
- K28ON-D · facility 168263 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-10-23
- K08PP-D · facility 190610 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-09-14
- K10QZ-D · facility 190611 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-09-14
- K31NW-D · facility 187564 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-26
- K22NN-D · facility 189997 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-23
- K18MZ-D · facility 189998 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-26
- K33MC-D · facility 190011 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-10
- K16NE-D · facility 187567 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-23
- K14RV-D · facility 187561 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-10-23
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out