KGBD-LD (ABC) · Channel 30
Low power TV station · Great Bend, Kansas
KGBD-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 30, licensed to Great Bend, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 6 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KGBD-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 6 cities and towns in our guide with about 29,400 residents.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KAKE in Wichita, KS, 78 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 30 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Great Bend, KS |
| Tower location | 38.40611, -98.72222 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 65534 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGBD-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend, KS | 3.7 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Hoisington, KS | 8.3 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Ellinwood, KS | 8.4 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Larned, KS | 26 mi | 53° NE | Fair |
| Saint John, KS | 28 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Lyons, KS | 29 mi | 279° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGBD-LD transmitter tower?
KGBD-LD broadcasts from a tower at 38.4061, -98.7222, near Great Bend, KS. It is licensed to Great Bend, Kansas.
What channel is KGBD-LD on?
KGBD-LD appears as virtual channel 30 (30.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KGBD-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGBD-LD with an antenna?
About 29,400 people live in the 6 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGBD-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGBD-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.