KEMS
Full power TV station · Vernal, Utah
KEMS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Vernal, Utah. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About KEMS
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 48.5 kW effective radiated power, KEMS runs more power than 26% 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 676 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 92% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 74 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 32,000 residents.
KEMS shares its transmitter site with K33DO-D, K34JB-D, K35IQ-D, K36IQ-D, K29LB-D and K30KM-D and 3 more. 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 | Vernal, UT |
| Tower location | 40.35111, -109.15419 |
| Effective radiated power | 48.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776162 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KEMS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, UT | 19 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Vernal, UT | 21 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Maeser, UT | 24 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Rangely, CO | 26 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Ballard, UT | 42 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Roosevelt, UT | 44 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Manila, UT | 53 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Duchesne, UT | 67 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Meeker, CO | 69 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KEMS transmitter tower?
KEMS broadcasts from a tower at 40.3511, -109.1542, near Naples, UT. It is licensed to Vernal, Utah.
How far does KEMS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KEMS with an antenna?
About 32,000 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KEMS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KEMS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.