KOOD
Full power TV station · Hays, Kansas
KOOD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hays, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KOOD
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 496 kW effective radiated power, KOOD runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 304 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 29% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 129,000 residents, as far as Salina, KS (61 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hays, KS |
| Tower location | 38.77111, -98.73806 |
| Effective radiated power | 496 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 304 m (997 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60675 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KOOD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell, KS | 11 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Hoisington, KS | 18 mi | 7° N | Strong |
| Victoria, KS | 23 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Ellsworth, KS | 28 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Great Bend, KS | 28 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Ellinwood, KS | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Hays, KS | 33 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| La Crosse, KS | 35 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Lincoln, KS | 37 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Lyons, KS | 41 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Plainville, KS | 44 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Larned, KS | 45 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Ellis, KS | 46 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Osborne, KS | 46 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Sterling, KS | 48 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Saint John, KS | 53 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Stockton, KS | 54 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Nickerson, KS | 56 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Beloit, KS | 58 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Lindsborg, KS | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Minneapolis, KS | 60 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Salina, KS | 61 mi | 266° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KOOD transmitter tower?
KOOD broadcasts from a tower at 38.7711, -98.7381, near Russell, KS. It is licensed to Hays, Kansas.
How far does KOOD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KOOD with an antenna?
About 129,000 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KOOD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KOOD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.