KEYU (ION) · Channel 31.4
Full power TV station · Borger, Texas
KEYU is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 31.4, licensed to Borger, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About KEYU
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 700 kW effective radiated power, KEYU runs more power than 69% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 430 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 61% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 315,000 residents, as far as Amarillo, TX (5.0 miles).
KEYU shares its transmitter site with KTXC-LD and KFDA-TV (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KOPX-TV in Oklahoma City, OK, 246 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 | 31.4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Borger, TX |
| Tower location | 35.29283, -101.84539 |
| Effective radiated power | 700 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 83715 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KEYU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 5.0 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Bushland, TX | 14 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Canyon, TX | 22 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Panhandle, TX | 26 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Fritch, TX | 28 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Claude, TX | 30 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Vega, TX | 33 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Borger, TX | 36 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Channing, TX | 38 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Dumas, TX | 40 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Stinnett, TX | 43 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Hereford, TX | 46 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Sunray, TX | 50 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Tulia, TX | 53 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Pampa, TX | 53 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Cactus, TX | 53 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Dimmitt, TX | 58 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Clarendon, TX | 59 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Silverton, TX | 64 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Hart, TX | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Dalhart, TX | 65 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Friona, TX | 67 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KEYU transmitter tower?
KEYU broadcasts from a tower at 35.2928, -101.8454, near Amarillo, TX. It is licensed to Borger, Texas.
What channel is KEYU on?
KEYU appears as virtual channel 31.4 (31.4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KEYU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KEYU with an antenna?
About 315,000 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KEYU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KEYU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.