KQSD-TV
Full power TV station · Lowry, South Dakota
KQSD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lowry, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About KQSD-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 33.72 kW effective radiated power, KQSD-TV runs more power than 20% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 313 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 35% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 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 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,170 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lowry, SD |
| Tower location | 45.27722, -99.98639 |
| Effective radiated power | 33.72 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 313 m (1,026 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61063 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KQSD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby, SD | 16 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Gettysburg, SD | 18 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Mobridge, SD | 28 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Mound City, SD | 31 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Onida, SD | 39 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Faulkton, SD | 45 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Ipswich, SD | 48 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Timber Lake, SD | 54 mi | 101° E | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KQSD-TV transmitter tower?
KQSD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.2772, -99.9864, near Selby, SD. It is licensed to Lowry, South Dakota.
How far does KQSD-TV 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 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KQSD-TV with an antenna?
About 8,170 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KQSD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KQSD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.