KMDE
Full power TV station · Devils Lake, North Dakota
KMDE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Devils Lake, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About KMDE
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 134 kW effective radiated power, KMDE runs more power than 41% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 245 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% 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 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 19,700 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Devils Lake, ND |
| Tower location | 48.06328, -99.33617 |
| Effective radiated power | 134 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 245 m (802 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 162016 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMDE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaukan, ND | 3.9 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Fort Totten, ND | 17 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Devils Lake, ND | 22 mi | 261° W | Good |
| New Rockford, ND | 28 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Cando, ND | 30 mi | 191° SSW | Good |
| Fessenden, ND | 32 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Harvey, ND | 34 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Rugby, ND | 37 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Carrington, ND | 44 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Lakota, ND | 46 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Towner, ND | 53 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMDE transmitter tower?
KMDE broadcasts from a tower at 48.0633, -99.3362, near Minnewaukan, ND. It is licensed to Devils Lake, North Dakota.
How far does KMDE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMDE with an antenna?
About 19,700 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 KMDE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMDE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.