KAAS-TV (Fox) · Channel 17
Full power TV station · Salina, Kansas
KAAS-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 17, licensed to Salina, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 26 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KAAS-TV
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 150 kW effective radiated power, KAAS-TV runs more power than 42% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 314 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 35% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 26 cities and towns in our guide with about 204,000 residents, as far as Manhattan, KS (44 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KTMJ-CD in Topeka, KS, 79 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 17 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Salina, KS |
| Tower location | 39.10444, -97.38778 |
| Effective radiated power | 150 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11912 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KAAS-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon, KS | 13 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Abilene, KS | 16 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Minneapolis, KS | 17 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Chapman, KS | 22 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Salina, KS | 22 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Clay Center, KS | 24 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Junction City, KS | 30 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Fort Riley North, KS | 31 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Grandview Plaza, KS | 33 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Concordia, KS | 35 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Ogden, KS | 37 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Herington, KS | 38 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Lindsborg, KS | 40 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Lincoln, KS | 41 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Manhattan, KS | 44 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Beloit, KS | 45 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Belleville, KS | 51 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Ellsworth, KS | 52 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Washington, KS | 52 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| McPherson, KS | 53 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Hillsboro, KS | 53 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Westmoreland, KS | 56 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Marion, KS | 56 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Council Grove, KS | 57 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Wamego, KS | 58 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| Alma, KS | 59 mi | 276° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KAAS-TV transmitter tower?
KAAS-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.1044, -97.3878, near Solomon, KS. It is licensed to Salina, Kansas.
What channel is KAAS-TV on?
KAAS-TV appears as virtual channel 17 (17.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KAAS-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KAAS-TV with an antenna?
About 204,000 people live in the 26 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KAAS-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KAAS-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.