KDSE
Full power TV station · Dickinson, North Dakota
KDSE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Dickinson, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About KDSE
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 30.3 kW effective radiated power, KDSE runs more power than 18% 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 238 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 15% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 28,800 residents, as far as Dickinson, ND (12 miles).
KDSE shares its transmitter site with KXMA-TV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dickinson, ND |
| Tower location | 46.72639, -102.91639 |
| Effective radiated power | 30.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 238 m (782 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53329 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KDSE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson, ND | 12 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Belfield, ND | 17 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Amidon, ND | 26 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Medora, ND | 32 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Manning, ND | 35 mi | 191° SSW | Fair |
| Mott, ND | 37 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Bowman, ND | 44 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Killdeer, ND | 45 mi | 190° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KDSE transmitter tower?
KDSE broadcasts from a tower at 46.7264, -102.9164, near Dickinson, ND. It is licensed to Dickinson, North Dakota.
How far does KDSE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KDSE with an antenna?
About 28,800 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KDSE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KDSE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.