KDSD-TV
Full power TV station · Aberdeen, South Dakota
KDSD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Aberdeen, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About KDSD-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 37.82 kW effective radiated power, KDSD-TV runs more power than 22% 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 349 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 65,000 residents, as far as Watertown, SD (50 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Aberdeen, SD |
| Tower location | 45.49833, -97.67472 |
| Effective radiated power | 37.82 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 349 m (1,145 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61064 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDSD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster, SD | 14 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Britton, SD | 21 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Groton, SD | 21 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Sisseton, SD | 32 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Aberdeen, SD | 39 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Forman, ND | 42 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Clark, SD | 43 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Oakes, ND | 49 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Watertown, SD | 50 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Ellendale, ND | 54 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Milbank, SD | 54 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDSD-TV transmitter tower?
KDSD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.4983, -97.6747, near Webster, SD. It is licensed to Aberdeen, South Dakota.
How far does KDSD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 58 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDSD-TV with an antenna?
About 65,000 people live in the 11 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDSD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDSD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.