KCDO-TV (ION) · Channel 10.2
Full power TV station · Sterling, Colorado
KCDO-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 10.2, licensed to Sterling, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 95 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About KCDO-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KCDO-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 402 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 57% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 95 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,180,000 residents, as far as Golden, CO (71 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is KPXC-TV in Denver, CO, 51 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 | 10.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Sterling, CO |
| Tower location | 40.03367, -103.93858 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 63158 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCDO-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans, CO | 46 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Brighton, CO | 47 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Greeley, CO | 49 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Aurora, CO | 52 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Firestone, CO | 53 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Commerce City, CO | 55 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Johnstown, CO | 55 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Welby, CO | 56 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Thornton, CO | 56 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Sterling, CO | 56 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Parker, CO | 56 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Northglenn, CO | 56 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Federal Heights, CO | 58 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Sherrelwood, CO | 58 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Erie, CO | 59 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Centennial, CO | 59 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Denver, CO | 59 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Windsor, CO | 59 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Castlewood, CO | 60 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Westminster, CO | 60 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Lone Tree, CO | 60 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 61 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Lafayette, CO | 61 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Broomfield, CO | 61 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Englewood, CO | 62 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Southglenn, CO | 62 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Longmont, CO | 62 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Arvada, CO | 63 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 63 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Louisville, CO | 63 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 64 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Littleton, CO | 64 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Lakewood, CO | 65 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Loveland, CO | 65 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Superior, CO | 65 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Castle Rock, CO | 67 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Columbine, CO | 67 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Ken Caryl, CO | 70 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Boulder, CO | 70 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Golden, CO | 71 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCDO-TV transmitter tower?
KCDO-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.0337, -103.9386, near Fort Morgan, CO. It is licensed to Sterling, Colorado.
What channel is KCDO-TV on?
KCDO-TV appears as virtual channel 10.2 (10.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KCDO-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCDO-TV with an antenna?
About 3,180,000 people live in the 95 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCDO-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCDO-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.