KDCU-DT (Univision) · Channel 46
Full power TV station · Derby, Kansas
KDCU-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 46, licensed to Derby, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 51 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KDCU-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 100 kW effective radiated power, KDCU-DT runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 345 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 44% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 51 cities and towns in our guide with about 669,000 residents, as far as Hutchinson, KS (28 miles).
KDCU-DT shares its transmitter site with KFVT-LD (ION), KSMI-LD, KWKD-LD and KGPT-CD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KUTU-CD in Tulsa, OK, 142 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 46 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Derby, KS |
| Tower location | 37.80019, -97.52506 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 166332 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDCU-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize, KS | 3.5 mi | 295° WNW | Strong |
| Valley Center, KS | 8.6 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Saint Marys, KS | 9.0 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Sedgwick, KS | 9.8 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Goddard, KS | 10 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Park City, KS | 11 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Wichita, KS | 13 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Kechi, KS | 13 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Halstead, KS | 14 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Bellaire, KS | 14 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Cheney, KS | 18 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| McConnell AFB, KS | 19 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Haysville, KS | 19 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Newton, KS | 20 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Clearwater, KS | 21 mi | 357° N | Good |
| North Newton, KS | 21 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Andover, KS | 22 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Derby, KS | 22 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Hesston, KS | 24 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Rose Hill, KS | 27 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Mulvane, KS | 27 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| South Hutchinson, KS | 28 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Moundridge, KS | 28 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Hutchinson, KS | 28 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Augusta, KS | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Belle Plaine, KS | 31 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Kingman, KS | 34 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Douglass, KS | 34 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| El Dorado, KS | 36 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Wellington, KS | 38 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| McPherson, KS | 40 mi | 169° S | Fair |
| Hillsboro, KS | 42 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Clay Center, KS | 46 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Sterling, KS | 47 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Marion, KS | 47 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Winfield, KS | 48 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Anthony, KS | 53 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Lyons, KS | 53 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Lindsborg, KS | 54 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Arkansas City, KS | 58 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDCU-DT transmitter tower?
KDCU-DT broadcasts from a tower at 37.8002, -97.5251, near Colwich, KS. It is licensed to Derby, Kansas.
What channel is KDCU-DT on?
KDCU-DT appears as virtual channel 46 (46.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KDCU-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDCU-DT with an antenna?
About 669,000 people live in the 51 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDCU-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDCU-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.