KIIN
Full power TV station · Iowa City, Iowa
KIIN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Iowa City, Iowa. Its signal is estimated to reach about 97 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About KIIN
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 57 kW effective radiated power, KIIN runs more power than 31% 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 439 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 62% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 97 cities and towns in our guide with about 901,000 residents, as far as Burlington, IA (64 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Iowa City, IA |
| Tower location | 41.72083, -91.34167 |
| Effective radiated power | 57 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 29095 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KIIN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 11 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| West Liberty, IA | 11 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Coralville, IA | 13 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| North Liberty, IA | 13 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Mount Vernon, IA | 14 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 25 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Marion, IA | 25 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Muscatine, IA | 26 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Anamosa, IA | 27 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Hiawatha, IA | 28 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Robins, IA | 29 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Washington, IA | 34 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Monticello, IA | 37 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Eldridge, IA | 39 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Davenport, IA | 42 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| De Witt, IA | 42 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Rock Island, IL | 42 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Maquoketa, IA | 42 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Milan, IL | 44 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Bettendorf, IA | 45 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Moline, IL | 45 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Vinton, IA | 47 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Aledo, IL | 47 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| East Moline, IL | 49 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Coal Valley, IL | 50 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Silvis, IL | 50 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Le Claire, IA | 52 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Manchester, IA | 53 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Mount Pleasant, IA | 54 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Colona, IL | 54 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Dyersville, IA | 54 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Camanche, IA | 56 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Independence, IA | 59 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Fairfield, IA | 59 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Clinton, IA | 60 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Fulton, IL | 62 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Asbury, IA | 63 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Dubuque, IA | 64 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Geneseo, IL | 64 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Burlington, IA | 64 mi | 349° N | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KIIN transmitter tower?
KIIN broadcasts from a tower at 41.7208, -91.3417, near West Branch, IA. It is licensed to Iowa City, Iowa.
How far does KIIN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KIIN with an antenna?
About 901,000 people live in the 97 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KIIN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KIIN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.