KCGE-DT
Full power TV station · Crookston, Minnesota
KCGE-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Crookston, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 14 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About KCGE-DT
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 105 kW effective radiated power, KCGE-DT runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 220 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 12% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 14 cities and towns in our guide with about 101,000 residents, as far as Grand Forks, ND (20 miles).
KCGE-DT shares its transmitter site with KGFE and KBRR (Fox). 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 | Crookston, MN |
| Tower location | 47.97603, -96.60442 |
| Effective radiated power | 105 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 220 m (721 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 132606 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCGE-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston, MN | 14 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | 17 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Warren, MN | 17 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 20 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Grand Forks, ND | 20 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 22 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Thompson, ND | 27 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND | 36 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Hillsboro, ND | 45 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Ada, MN | 47 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Mayville, ND | 47 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
| Larimore, ND | 48 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Grafton, ND | 48 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Fosston, MN | 48 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCGE-DT transmitter tower?
KCGE-DT broadcasts from a tower at 47.9760, -96.6044, near Crookston, MN. It is licensed to Crookston, Minnesota.
How far does KCGE-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 60 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCGE-DT with an antenna?
About 101,000 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 KCGE-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCGE-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.