KHME (MeTV) · Channel 23.1
Full power TV station · Rapid City, South Dakota
KHME is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with MeTV on virtual channel 23.1, licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 47 miles.
About KHME
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 18.2 kW effective radiated power, KHME runs more power than 10% 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 216 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 11% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 47 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 129,000 residents, as far as Rapid City, SD (1.3 miles).
KHME shares its transmitter site with KCLO-TV (CW), KEVN-TV (Fox), KEVN-LD (Fox), K15MY-D and K22OV-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other MeTV station in our data is KQME in Lead, SD, 34 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television) is a free over-the-air network of classic TV series from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is often carried on a subchannel of a local station.
Station facts
| Network | MeTV |
| Virtual channel | 23.1 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Rapid City, SD |
| Tower location | 44.06872, -103.25139 |
| Effective radiated power | 18.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 17688 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KHME
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 1.3 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 5.2 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 5.3 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Blackhawk, SD | 6.3 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Summerset, SD | 9.6 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Box Elder, SD | 9.6 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Sturgis, SD | 27 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Custer, SD | 27 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Deadwood, SD | 32 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Lead, SD | 32 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Spearfish, SD | 42 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| North Spearfish, SD | 44 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Hot Springs, SD | 45 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KHME transmitter tower?
KHME broadcasts from a tower at 44.0687, -103.2514, near Rapid City, SD. It is licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota.
What channel is KHME on?
KHME appears as virtual channel 23.1 (23.1.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying MeTV.
How far does KHME broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 47 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 55 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KHME with an antenna?
About 129,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KHME?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KHME tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.