KLEW-TV (CBS) · Channel 3
Full power TV station · Lewiston, Idaho
KLEW-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 3, licensed to Lewiston, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About KLEW-TV
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 133 kW effective radiated power, KLEW-TV runs more power than 41% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 349 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 161,000 residents, as far as Moscow, ID (20 miles).
KLEW-TV shares its transmitter site with K30MC-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is KREM in Spokane, WA, 79 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lewiston, ID |
| Tower location | 46.45750, -117.10000 |
| Effective radiated power | 133 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 349 m (1,145 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 56032 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KLEW-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, WA | 3.9 mi | 318° NW | Strong |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 4.1 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Lewiston, ID | 4.8 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 4.9 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Lewiston Orchards, ID | 8.0 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Asotin, WA | 8.5 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Lapwai, ID | 15 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Pullman, WA | 19 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Moscow, ID | 20 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Pomeroy, WA | 24 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Palouse, WA | 31 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Colfax, WA | 32 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Orofino, ID | 40 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Dayton, WA | 43 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Nezperce, ID | 44 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Waitsburg, WA | 52 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Kamiah, ID | 53 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Grangeville, ID | 59 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Plummer, ID | 61 mi | 189° S | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KLEW-TV transmitter tower?
KLEW-TV broadcasts from a tower at 46.4575, -117.1000, near Clarkston, WA. It is licensed to Lewiston, Idaho.
What channel is KLEW-TV on?
KLEW-TV appears as virtual channel 3 (3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does KLEW-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KLEW-TV with an antenna?
About 161,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KLEW-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KLEW-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.