KCSD-TV
Full power TV station · Sioux Falls, South Dakota
KCSD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 38 miles.
About KCSD-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 80.9 kW effective radiated power, KCSD-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 75 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 30 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 38 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 234,000 residents, as far as Sioux Falls, SD (2.8 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Tower location | 43.57442, -96.65558 |
| Effective radiated power | 80.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60728 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCSD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 2.8 mi | 53° NE | Strong |
| Brandon, SD | 4.4 mi | 252° WSW | Strong |
| Crooks, SD | 10.0 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Harrisburg, SD | 10 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Garretson, SD | 12 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Tea, SD | 13 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Baltic, SD | 14 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Hartford, SD | 15 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 18 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Canton, SD | 19 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Lennox, SD | 19 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Luverne, MN | 23 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 26 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Parker, SD | 27 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Rock Valley, IA | 31 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Flandreau, SD | 33 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Edgerton, MN | 33 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Pipestone, MN | 34 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Beresford, SD | 35 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Adrian, MN | 36 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| George, IA | 36 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Hull, IA | 37 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCSD-TV transmitter tower?
KCSD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.5744, -96.6556, near Sioux Falls, SD. It is licensed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
How far does KCSD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 38 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 46 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCSD-TV with an antenna?
About 234,000 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCSD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCSD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.