KSWY
Full power TV station · Sheridan, Wyoming
KSWY is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Sheridan, Wyoming. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1 city and town within 7.7 miles.
About KSWY
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 0.34 kW effective radiated power, KSWY runs more power than 0% 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 336 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 7.7 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 0 cities and towns in our guide.
KSWY shares its transmitter site with K15HK-D, KSGW-TV (ABC) and K09XK-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 | Sheridan, WY |
| Tower location | 44.62306, -107.11728 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.34 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776219 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSWY
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan, WY | 14 mi | 213° SSW | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSWY transmitter tower?
KSWY broadcasts from a tower at 44.6231, -107.1173, near Sheridan, WY. It is licensed to Sheridan, Wyoming.
How far does KSWY broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 7.7 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 30 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSWY?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSWY tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.