KEDS
Full power TV station · Colusa, California
KEDS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Colusa, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 15 miles.
About KEDS
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 1.3 kW effective radiated power, KEDS runs more power than 1% 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 602 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 87% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 15 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 124,000 residents, as far as Yuba City, CA (12 miles).
KEDS shares its transmitter site with KKPM-CD and KYUB-LD. 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 | Colusa, CA |
| Tower location | 39.20539, -121.82056 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 791702 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KEDS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter, CA | 4.8 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Tierra Buena, CA | 9.1 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Live Oak, CA | 9.9 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Colusa, CA | 10 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| South Yuba City, CA | 11 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Yuba City, CA | 12 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Gridley, CA | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Marysville, CA | 13 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Linda, CA | 15 mi | 290° WNW | Weak |
| Biggs, CA | 15 mi | 202° SSW | Weak |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KEDS transmitter tower?
KEDS broadcasts from a tower at 39.2054, -121.8206, near Sutter, CA. It is licensed to Colusa, California.
How far does KEDS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 15 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 60 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KEDS with an antenna?
About 124,000 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 KEDS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KEDS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.