KKAD
Full power TV station · Silver City, New Mexico
KKAD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Silver City, New Mexico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 35 miles.
About KKAD
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 7 kW effective radiated power, KKAD runs more power than 4% 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 459 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 66% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 63 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 35 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 16,700 residents.
KKAD shares its transmitter site with K08QP-D and K12QW-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 | Silver City, NM |
| Tower location | 32.86283, -108.24169 |
| Effective radiated power | 7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776239 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KKAD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arenas Valley, NM | 5.8 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Silver City, NM | 6.8 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Santa Clara, NM | 7.8 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Bayard, NM | 9.5 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Hurley, NM | 13 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KKAD transmitter tower?
KKAD broadcasts from a tower at 32.8628, -108.2417, near Arenas Valley, NM. It is licensed to Silver City, New Mexico.
How far does KKAD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 35 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KKAD with an antenna?
About 16,700 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KKAD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KKAD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.