KBHE-TV
Full power TV station · Rapid City, South Dakota
KBHE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 49 miles.
About KBHE-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 79.06 kW effective radiated power, KBHE-TV runs more power than 35% 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 192 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 49 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 129,000 residents, as far as Rapid City, SD (2.1 miles).
KBHE-TV shares its transmitter site with KRPC-LP. 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 | Rapid City, SD |
| Tower location | 44.05222, -103.24333 |
| Effective radiated power | 79.06 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 192 m (629 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61068 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBHE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 2.1 mi | 197° SSW | Strong |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 4.7 mi | 49° NE | Strong |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 4.9 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Blackhawk, SD | 7.5 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Box Elder, SD | 9.6 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Summerset, SD | 11 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Custer, SD | 27 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Sturgis, SD | 28 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Deadwood, SD | 33 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Lead, SD | 33 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Spearfish, SD | 43 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Hot Springs, SD | 44 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| North Spearfish, SD | 45 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBHE-TV transmitter tower?
KBHE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.0522, -103.2433, near Rapid City, SD. It is licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota.
How far does KBHE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 49 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 57 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBHE-TV with an antenna?
About 129,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBHE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBHE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.