KGBS-CD
Class A TV station · Austin, Texas
KGBS-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Austin, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 51 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KGBS-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 51 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,620,000 residents, as far as San Marcos, TX (32 miles).
KGBS-CD shares its transmitter site with KADT-LD, KVAT-LD (ION), KADF-LD, K34FM-D, KNVA (CW) and KTFO-CD and 6 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Austin, TX |
| Tower location | 30.32328, -97.79986 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 38562 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGBS-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lake Hills, TX | 1.8 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Lost Creek, TX | 3.3 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Barton Creek, TX | 4.9 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Austin, TX | 5.1 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Jollyville, TX | 8.4 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Bee Cave, TX | 8.7 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Anderson Mill, TX | 9.1 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Hudson Bend, TX | 10 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Lakeway, TX | 11 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Wells Branch, TX | 11 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| The Hills, TX | 11 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Cedar Park, TX | 13 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Onion Creek, TX | 13 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Pflugerville, TX | 13 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Brushy Creek, TX | 14 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Hornsby Bend, TX | 14 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Jonestown, TX | 14 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Manor, TX | 15 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Round Rock, TX | 15 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Lago Vista, TX | 15 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Buda, TX | 17 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Garfield, TX | 17 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Leander, TX | 18 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 19 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Hutto, TX | 21 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Georgetown, TX | 23 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Kyle, TX | 24 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Wyldwood, TX | 24 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Elgin, TX | 26 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Serenada, TX | 27 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Wimberley, TX | 29 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Taylor, TX | 29 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Lockhart, TX | 31 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| San Marcos, TX | 32 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Camp Swift, TX | 32 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Bastrop, TX | 32 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Marble Falls, TX | 33 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Meadowlakes, TX | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Circle D-KC Estates, TX | 36 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KVAT-LDION · 17.5
- KNVACW · 54
- KXAN-TVNBC · 36
- KEYE-TVCBS · 42
- KVUEABC · 24
- KTBCFox · 7
- KAKW-DTUnivision · 62
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGBS-CD transmitter tower?
KGBS-CD broadcasts from a tower at 30.3233, -97.7999, near West Lake Hills, TX. It is licensed to Austin, Texas.
How far does KGBS-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGBS-CD with an antenna?
About 1,620,000 people live in the 51 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGBS-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGBS-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.