K17GD-D
Class A TV station · Paso Robles, California
K17GD-D is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Paso Robles, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 14 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About K17GD-D
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 14 cities and towns in our guide with about 163,000 residents, as far as San Luis Obispo, CA (25 miles).
K17GD-D shares its transmitter site with K26MT-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Paso Robles, CA |
| Tower location | 35.64578, -120.73878 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 68666 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive K17GD-D
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles, CA | 3.0 mi | 296° WNW | Strong |
| Templeton, CA | 6.9 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| San Miguel, CA | 7.7 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Lake Nacimiento, CA | 9.7 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Atascadero, CA | 11 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Cayucos, CA | 16 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Santa Margarita, CA | 19 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Cambria, CA | 20 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Morro Bay, CA | 20 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Shandon, CA | 20 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Los Osos, CA | 24 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 25 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Avila Beach, CA | 32 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 35 mi | 351° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the K17GD-D transmitter tower?
K17GD-D broadcasts from a tower at 35.6458, -120.7388, near Paso Robles, CA. It is licensed to Paso Robles, California.
How far does K17GD-D broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch K17GD-D with an antenna?
About 163,000 people live in the 14 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for K17GD-D?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the K17GD-D tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.