KPXC-TV (ION) · Channel 59
Full power TV station · Denver, Colorado
KPXC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 59, licensed to Denver, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 108 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KPXC-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 330 kW effective radiated power, KPXC-TV runs more power than 53% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 330 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 40% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 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 108 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,370,000 residents, as far as Castle Rock, CO (50 miles).
KPXC-TV shares its transmitter site with KDEN-TV (Telemundo) and KPJR-TV (Trinity). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KCDO-TV in Sterling, CO, 51 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 59 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Denver, CO |
| Tower location | 40.09647, -104.90164 |
| Effective radiated power | 330 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 330 m (1,081 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 68695 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPXC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone, CO | 2.2 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Erie, CO | 8.5 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Brighton, CO | 8.8 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Longmont, CO | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Strong |
| Lafayette, CO | 12 mi | 54° NE | Strong |
| Louisville, CO | 15 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Northglenn, CO | 15 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Broomfield, CO | 16 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Thornton, CO | 16 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Johnstown, CO | 17 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Superior, CO | 17 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Federal Heights, CO | 18 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Welby, CO | 18 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Sherrelwood, CO | 19 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Westminster, CO | 19 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Commerce City, CO | 20 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Evans, CO | 22 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Arvada, CO | 23 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Loveland, CO | 23 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 25 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Greeley, CO | 25 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Denver, CO | 25 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Aurora, CO | 26 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Windsor, CO | 26 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Lakewood, CO | 29 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Golden, CO | 29 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Englewood, CO | 31 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 33 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Littleton, CO | 34 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Fort Collins, CO | 35 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Southglenn, CO | 35 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Castlewood, CO | 35 mi | 360° N | Good |
| Centennial, CO | 36 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Columbine, CO | 36 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Lone Tree, CO | 38 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 38 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Ken Caryl, CO | 38 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Parker, CO | 41 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Castle Rock, CO | 50 mi | 357° N | Good |
Other network stations nearby
- KDEN-TVTelemundo · 25
- KPJR-TVTrinity · 38
- KUSANBC · 9
- KMGH-TVABC · 7
- KCNC-TVCBS · 4
- KWGN-TVCW · 2
- KDVRFox · 31
- KCECUnivision · 14
- KFCTFox · 22
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPXC-TV transmitter tower?
KPXC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.0965, -104.9016, near Frederick, CO. It is licensed to Denver, Colorado.
What channel is KPXC-TV on?
KPXC-TV appears as virtual channel 59 (59.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KPXC-TV 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 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPXC-TV with an antenna?
About 3,370,000 people live in the 108 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPXC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPXC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.