KSAW-LD (ABC) · Channel 6
Low power TV station · Twin Falls, Idaho
KSAW-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 6, licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KSAW-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 78,200 residents, as far as Twin Falls, ID (12 miles).
KSAW-LD shares its transmitter site with KIPT, KMVT (CW), KSVT-CD (Fox), KBAX-LD, KYTL-LD and KDLN-LD and 4 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KIVI-TV in Nampa, ID, 110 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 6 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Twin Falls, ID |
| Tower location | 42.72942, -114.41569 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 59256 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSAW-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome, ID | 5.2 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Twin Falls, ID | 12 mi | 11° NNE | Good |
| Kimberly, ID | 14 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Shoshone, ID | 14 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Filer, ID | 15 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Hansen, ID | 15 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Wendell, ID | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Buhl, ID | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Gooding, ID | 21 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSAW-LD transmitter tower?
KSAW-LD broadcasts from a tower at 42.7294, -114.4157, near Jerome, ID. It is licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho.
What channel is KSAW-LD on?
KSAW-LD appears as virtual channel 6 (6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KSAW-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSAW-LD with an antenna?
About 78,200 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSAW-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSAW-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.