KSQA
Full power TV station · Topeka, Kansas
KSQA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Topeka, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 27 miles.
About KSQA
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 4.2 kW effective radiated power, KSQA runs more power than 3% 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 66 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 28 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 27 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 10 cities and towns in our guide with about 232,000 residents, as far as Lawrence, KS (24 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Topeka, KS |
| Tower location | 39.04889, -95.67583 |
| Effective radiated power | 4.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 66 m (216 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 166546 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSQA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 0.1 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Silver Lake, KS | 11 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Auburn, KS | 12 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Carbondale, KS | 16 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Rossville, KS | 16 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Overbrook, KS | 20 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Oskaloosa, KS | 23 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Valley Falls, KS | 23 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Saint Marys, KS | 23 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSQA transmitter tower?
KSQA broadcasts from a tower at 39.0489, -95.6758, near Topeka, KS. It is licensed to Topeka, Kansas.
How far does KSQA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 27 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 36 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSQA with an antenna?
About 232,000 people live in the 10 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSQA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSQA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.