KIVV-TV
Full power TV station · Lead, South Dakota
KIVV-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lead, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 40 miles.
About KIVV-TV
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 9.2 kW effective radiated power, KIVV-TV runs more power than 5% 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 561 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 80% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 68 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 40 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 124,000 residents, as far as Rapid City, SD (34 miles).
KIVV-TV shares its transmitter site with KQME (MeTV), K29OF-D, K31QA-D and K35MW-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lead, SD |
| Tower location | 44.32500, -103.83778 |
| Effective radiated power | 9.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 561 m (1,841 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34348 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KIVV-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, SD | 4.0 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Deadwood, SD | 6.4 mi | 236° WSW | Good |
| Spearfish, SD | 12 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| North Spearfish, SD | 13 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Sturgis, SD | 17 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Belle Fourche, SD | 24 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Summerset, SD | 26 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Sundance, WY | 27 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Blackhawk, SD | 29 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 34 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Rapid City, SD | 34 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Newcastle, WY | 37 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 39 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KIVV-TV transmitter tower?
KIVV-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.3250, -103.8378, near Lead, SD. It is licensed to Lead, South Dakota.
How far does KIVV-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 40 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KIVV-TV with an antenna?
About 124,000 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 KIVV-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KIVV-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.