KKAC
Full power TV station · Carlsbad, New Mexico
KKAC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Carlsbad, New Mexico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KKAC
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 90 kW effective radiated power, KKAC runs more power than 36% 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 335 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 108,000 residents, as far as Roswell, NM (45 miles).
KKAC shares its transmitter site with K16LR-D and K18NX-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 | Carlsbad, NM |
| Tower location | 32.79389, -104.20861 |
| Effective radiated power | 90 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776230 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KKAC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka, NM | 11 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Artesia, NM | 12 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Hagerman, NM | 23 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| La Huerta, NM | 24 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Carlsbad, NM | 26 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Dexter, NM | 29 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Loving, NM | 36 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Roswell, NM | 45 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Lovington, NM | 51 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KKAC transmitter tower?
KKAC broadcasts from a tower at 32.7939, -104.2086, near Atoka, NM. It is licensed to Carlsbad, New Mexico.
How far does KKAC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KKAC with an antenna?
About 108,000 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KKAC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KKAC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.