KRTN-TV
Full power TV station · Durango, Colorado
KRTN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Durango, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 6 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KRTN-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 32 kW effective radiated power, KRTN-TV runs more power than 19% 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 83 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 31 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 6 cities and towns in our guide with about 31,500 residents.
KRTN-TV shares its transmitter site with KXZQ-LD, KREZ-TV (CBS), KRMU and K08ET-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Durango, CO |
| Tower location | 37.26278, -107.90006 |
| Effective radiated power | 32 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 83 m (271 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82613 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KRTN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango, CO | 1.4 mi | 232° SW | Strong |
| Bayfield, CO | 17 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Mancos, CO | 22 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Aztec, NM | 31 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Spencerville, NM | 32 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Flora Vista, NM | 34 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KRTN-TV transmitter tower?
KRTN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.2628, -107.9001, near Durango, CO. It is licensed to Durango, Colorado.
How far does KRTN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KRTN-TV with an antenna?
About 31,500 people live in the 6 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KRTN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KRTN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.