KAUO-LD (ION) · Channel 15.5
Low power TV station · Amarillo, Texas
KAUO-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 15.5, licensed to Amarillo, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 3 cities and towns within 23 miles.
About KAUO-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 23 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 3 cities and towns in our guide with about 215,000 residents, as far as Amarillo, TX (7.7 miles).
KAUO-LD shares its transmitter site with KLKW-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KEYU in Borger, TX, 10 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 | 15.5 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Amarillo, TX |
| Tower location | 35.17386, -101.95403 |
| Effective radiated power | 3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 181600 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KAUO-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushland, TX | 6.4 mi | 101° ESE | Fair |
| Amarillo, TX | 7.7 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Canyon, TX | 14 mi | 352° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KAUO-LD transmitter tower?
KAUO-LD broadcasts from a tower at 35.1739, -101.9540, near Bushland, TX. It is licensed to Amarillo, Texas.
What channel is KAUO-LD on?
KAUO-LD appears as virtual channel 15.5 (15.5.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KAUO-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 23 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KAUO-LD with an antenna?
About 215,000 people live in the 3 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KAUO-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KAUO-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.