KLBY (ABC) · Channel 4
Full power TV station · Colby, Kansas
KLBY is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 4, licensed to Colby, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About KLBY
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 400 kW effective radiated power, KLBY runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 223 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 12% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 22,500 residents.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KWNB-TV in Hayes Center, NE, 96 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Colby, KS |
| Tower location | 39.25261, -101.35283 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65523 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KLBY
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby, KS | 19 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Goodland, KS | 20 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Oakley, KS | 27 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Sharon Springs, KS | 33 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Atwood, KS | 42 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Saint Francis, KS | 43 mi | 146° SSE | Good |
| Burlington, CO | 49 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Hoxie, KS | 49 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Gove, KS | 51 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Leoti, KS | 53 mi | 0° N | Fair |
| Benkelman, NE | 56 mi | 170° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KLBY transmitter tower?
KLBY broadcasts from a tower at 39.2526, -101.3528, near Colby, KS. It is licensed to Colby, Kansas.
What channel is KLBY on?
KLBY appears as virtual channel 4 (4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KLBY broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KLBY with an antenna?
About 22,500 people live in the 11 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KLBY?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KLBY tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.