KDCK
Full power TV station · Dodge City, Kansas
KDCK is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Dodge City, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 3 cities and towns within 34 miles.
About KDCK
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 8.423 kW effective radiated power, KDCK runs more power than 4% 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 99 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 33 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 34 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 3 cities and towns in our guide with about 31,000 residents, as far as Dodge City, KS (10 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dodge City, KS |
| Tower location | 37.82583, -100.17806 |
| Effective radiated power | 8.423 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 79258 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDCK
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron, KS | 9.4 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Dodge City, KS | 10 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Jetmore, KS | 24 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDCK transmitter tower?
KDCK broadcasts from a tower at 37.8258, -100.1781, near Cimarron, KS. It is licensed to Dodge City, Kansas.
How far does KDCK broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 34 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 42 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDCK with an antenna?
About 31,000 people live in the 3 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDCK?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDCK tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.