KDMD (ION) · Channel 33
Full power TV station · Anchorage, Alaska
KDMD is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 33, licensed to Anchorage, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About KDMD
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 68.6 kW effective radiated power, KDMD runs more power than 34% 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 300 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 28% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 413,000 residents, as far as Anchorage, AK (15 miles).
KDMD shares its transmitter site with KLDY-LD and KBLT-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KWPX-TV in Bellevue, WA, 1,443 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 33 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Anchorage, AK |
| Tower location | 61.33578, -149.51561 |
| Effective radiated power | 68.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 300 m (985 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 25221 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDMD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River, AK | 2.0 mi | 60° ENE | Strong |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK | 6.7 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 13 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Anchorage, AK | 15 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Wasilla, AK | 17 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Gateway, AK | 19 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Big Lake, AK | 19 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Lakes, AK | 20 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 20 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Tanaina, AK | 20 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Butte, AK | 21 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Palmer, AK | 23 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Houston, AK | 23 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Farm Loop, AK | 24 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Lazy Mountain, AK | 27 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Girdwood, AK | 30 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Fishhook, AK | 30 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Willow, AK | 33 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Sutton-Alpine, AK | 39 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDMD transmitter tower?
KDMD broadcasts from a tower at 61.3358, -149.5156, near Eagle River, AK. It is licensed to Anchorage, Alaska.
What channel is KDMD on?
KDMD appears as virtual channel 33 (33.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KDMD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDMD with an antenna?
About 413,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDMD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDMD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.