KJRE
Full power TV station · Ellendale, North Dakota
KJRE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ellendale, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 6 cities and towns within 46 miles.
About KJRE
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 72.3 kW effective radiated power, KJRE runs more power than 34% 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 163 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 46 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 6 cities and towns in our guide with about 20,500 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Ellendale, ND |
| Tower location | 46.29889, -98.86583 |
| Effective radiated power | 72.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 163 m (533 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53315 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KJRE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale, ND | 26 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Ashley, ND | 30 mi | 53° NE | Fair |
| Oakes, ND | 39 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Leola, SD | 40 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Jamestown, ND | 43 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Napoleon, ND | 45 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KJRE transmitter tower?
KJRE broadcasts from a tower at 46.2989, -98.8658, near Ellendale, ND. It is licensed to Ellendale, North Dakota.
How far does KJRE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 46 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 54 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KJRE with an antenna?
About 20,500 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 KJRE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KJRE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.