KKEL
Full power TV station · Ely, Nevada
KKEL is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ely, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 2 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About KKEL
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 20 kW effective radiated power, KKEL runs more power than 11% 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 254 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 18% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 2 cities and towns in our guide with about 5,280 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Ely, NV |
| Tower location | 39.24603, -114.92833 |
| Effective radiated power | 20 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 254 m (834 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776228 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KKEL
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KKEL transmitter tower?
KKEL broadcasts from a tower at 39.2460, -114.9283, near Ely, NV. It is licensed to Ely, Nevada.
How far does KKEL broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KKEL with an antenna?
About 5,280 people live in the 2 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KKEL?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KKEL tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.