CW

KSVI (CW) · Channel 6.2

Full power TV station · Billings, Montana

KSVI is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 6.2, licensed to Billings, Montana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 59 miles.

Aim your antenna at KSVI

About KSVI

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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KSVI runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).

Its antenna sits 228 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 13% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.

We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 135,000 residents, as far as Billings, MT (7.9 miles).

KSVI shares its transmitter site with K25BP-D and K27IM-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.

The nearest other CW station in our data is KCWY-DT in Casper, WY, 234 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.

The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.

Station facts

NetworkCW
Virtual channel6.2
Station typeFull power (DTV)
City of licenseBillings, MT
Tower location45.80750, -108.34106
Effective radiated power1,000 kW
Antenna height (HAAT)228 m (746 ft)
FCC facility ID5243
License statusLicensed

Cities that can receive KSVI

Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.

CityDistancePoint antennaEst. signal
Lockwood, MT3.6 mi103° ESEStrong
Billings, MT7.9 mi78° ENEStrong
Laurel, MT23 mi65° ENEStrong
Hardin, MT36 mi279° WGood
Crow Agency, MT45 mi289° WNWGood
Roundup, MT45 mi168° SSEGood
Columbus, MT46 mi75° ENEGood
Ryegate, MT56 mi127° SEFair
Absarokee, MT57 mi69° ENEFair

Other network stations nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is the KSVI transmitter tower?

KSVI broadcasts from a tower at 45.8075, -108.3411, near Lockwood, MT. It is licensed to Billings, Montana.

What channel is KSVI on?

KSVI appears as virtual channel 6.2 (6.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.

How far does KSVI broadcast?

With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.

How many people can watch KSVI with an antenna?

About 135,000 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 KSVI?

Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSVI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.