KSMQ-TV
Full power TV station · Austin, Minnesota
KSMQ-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Austin, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 60 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About KSMQ-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 319.2 kW effective radiated power, KSMQ-TV runs more power than 53% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 303 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 29% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 60 cities and towns in our guide with about 405,000 residents, as far as Faribault, MN (58 miles).
KSMQ-TV shares its transmitter site with KAAL (ABC), KXLT-TV (Fox) and K35PC-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 | Austin, MN |
| Tower location | 43.64278, -92.52667 |
| Effective radiated power | 319.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 303 m (993 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 28510 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSMQ-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley, MN | 7.5 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Stewartville, MN | 15 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Chatfield, MN | 22 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Austin, MN | 22 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Rochester, MN | 26 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Cresco, IA | 27 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Byron, MN | 28 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Eyota, MN | 28 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Osage, IA | 29 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Kasson, MN | 29 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Blooming Prairie, MN | 30 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Dodge Center, MN | 31 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Saint Charles, MN | 32 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Northwood, IA | 37 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Pine Island, MN | 39 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Plainview, MN | 40 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Rushford, MN | 40 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Charles City, IA | 40 mi | 10° N | Good |
| New Hampton, IA | 42 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Albert Lea, MN | 42 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Decorah, IA | 44 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Zumbrota, MN | 46 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Owatonna, MN | 46 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Nashua, IA | 48 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Mason City, IA | 48 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Kenyon, MN | 49 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Goodview, MN | 51 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Caledonia, MN | 51 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Winona, MN | 52 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Lake Mills, IA | 53 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Clear Lake, IA | 55 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Wabasha, MN | 57 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Lake City, MN | 57 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Waseca, MN | 57 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Faribault, MN | 58 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Waukon, IA | 59 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Sumner, IA | 59 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| West Union, IA | 59 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Trempealeau, WI | 60 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Wells, MN | 60 mi | 96° E | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSMQ-TV transmitter tower?
KSMQ-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.6428, -92.5267, near Grand Meadow, MN. It is licensed to Austin, Minnesota.
How far does KSMQ-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSMQ-TV with an antenna?
About 405,000 people live in the 60 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSMQ-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSMQ-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.