KRDK-TV
Full power TV station · Valley City, North Dakota
KRDK-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Valley City, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 29 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About KRDK-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 285 kW effective radiated power, KRDK-TV runs more power than 51% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 573 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 82% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 29 cities and towns in our guide with about 325,000 residents, as far as Grand Forks, ND (47 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Valley City, ND |
| Tower location | 47.27917, -97.34083 |
| Effective radiated power | 285 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 49134 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KRDK-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville, ND | 15 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Hillsboro, ND | 16 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Casselton, ND | 27 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Finley, ND | 28 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| West Fargo, ND | 35 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Oakport, MN | 36 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Thompson, ND | 36 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Fargo, ND | 38 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Cooperstown, ND | 38 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Ada, MN | 39 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Moorhead, MN | 39 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Valley City, ND | 40 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Dilworth, MN | 41 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Horace, ND | 41 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Larimore, ND | 45 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Glyndon, MN | 45 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND | 47 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Grand Forks, ND | 47 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 47 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Crookston, MN | 48 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Sheldon, ND | 48 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Hawley, MN | 55 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Lisbon, ND | 60 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Barnesville, MN | 61 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Mahnomen, MN | 64 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | 65 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Warren, MN | 69 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Jamestown, ND | 69 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Lakota, ND | 70 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KRDK-TV transmitter tower?
KRDK-TV broadcasts from a tower at 47.2792, -97.3408, near Mayville, ND. It is licensed to Valley City, North Dakota.
How far does KRDK-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KRDK-TV with an antenna?
About 325,000 people live in the 29 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KRDK-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KRDK-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.