KSCT-LD (CBS) · Channel 5
Low power TV station · Sitka, Alaska
KSCT-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 5, licensed to Sitka, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1 city and town within 10 miles.
About KSCT-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 10 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 1 city or town in our guide with about 8,860 residents.
KSCT-LD shares its transmitter site with KTNL-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is KYES-TV in Anchorage, AK, 594 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 5 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Sitka, AK |
| Tower location | 57.05028, -135.33553 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.619 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 15348 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSCT-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka, AK | 0.3 mi | 221° SW | Strong |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSCT-LD transmitter tower?
KSCT-LD broadcasts from a tower at 57.0503, -135.3355, near Sitka, AK. It is licensed to Sitka, Alaska.
What channel is KSCT-LD on?
KSCT-LD appears as virtual channel 5 (5.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does KSCT-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 10 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 30 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSCT-LD with an antenna?
About 8,860 people live in the 1 city or town within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSCT-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSCT-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.