KDAF (CW) · Channel 33
Full power TV station · Dallas, Texas
KDAF is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 33, licensed to Dallas, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 231 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About KDAF
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 780 kW effective radiated power, KDAF runs more power than 72% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 537 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 78% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 231 cities and towns in our guide with about 6,920,000 residents, as far as Stephenville, TX (76 miles).
KDAF shares its transmitter site with KTVT (CBS), KTXA, KSTR-DT and KERA-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KNCT in Belton, TX, 87 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 33 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dallas, TX |
| Tower location | 32.54317, -96.95914 |
| Effective radiated power | 780 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 22201 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDAF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill, TX | 3.1 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| DeSoto, TX | 6.8 mi | 242° WSW | Strong |
| Duncanville, TX | 8.1 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Mansfield, TX | 11 mi | 97° E | Strong |
| Lancaster, TX | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Waxahachie, TX | 13 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 14 mi | 171° S | Strong |
| Arlington, TX | 16 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Irving, TX | 19 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Dallas, TX | 19 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Burleson, TX | 21 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Euless, TX | 22 mi | 161° SSE | Strong |
| Hurst, TX | 23 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Bedford, TX | 23 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Fort Worth, TX | 25 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Haltom City, TX | 25 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 26 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Mesquite, TX | 26 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 27 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Grapevine, TX | 28 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Cleburne, TX | 28 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Coppell, TX | 29 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Carrollton, TX | 29 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Southlake, TX | 29 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Richardson, TX | 31 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Garland, TX | 32 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Keller, TX | 32 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Flower Mound, TX | 34 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Rowlett, TX | 34 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Lewisville, TX | 35 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Plano, TX | 36 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| The Colony, TX | 38 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Rockwall, TX | 40 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Wylie, TX | 41 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Allen, TX | 42 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Frisco, TX | 43 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Little Elm, TX | 43 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Denton, TX | 47 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| McKinney, TX | 49 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Waco, TX | 70 mi | 9° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KTVTCBS · 11
- KXTX-TVTelemundo · 39
- KXAS-TVNBC · 5
- KAZDMeTV · 55.2
- KDFWFox · 4
- WFAAABC · 8
- KUVN-DTUnivision · 23
- KDTX-TVTrinity · 58
- KPXD-TVION · 68
- KUVN-CDUnivision · 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDAF transmitter tower?
KDAF broadcasts from a tower at 32.5432, -96.9591, near Cedar Hill, TX. It is licensed to Dallas, Texas.
What channel is KDAF on?
KDAF appears as virtual channel 33 (33.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KDAF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 86 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDAF with an antenna?
About 6,920,000 people live in the 231 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDAF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDAF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.