KSYS
Full power TV station · Medford, Oregon
KSYS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Medford, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 29 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About KSYS
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 16.9 kW effective radiated power, KSYS runs more power than 10% 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 818 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 94% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 81 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 29 cities and towns in our guide with about 266,000 residents, as far as Ashland, OR (43 miles).
KSYS shares its transmitter site with KDRV (ABC) and KOBI (NBC). 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 | Medford, OR |
| Tower location | 42.69206, -123.23033 |
| Effective radiated power | 16.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 818 m (2,684 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61350 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSYS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin, OR | 15 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
| Canyonville, OR | 16 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Rogue River, OR | 18 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Grants Pass, OR | 18 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Fruitdale, OR | 19 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Riddle, OR | 19 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Gold Hill, OR | 20 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Redwood, OR | 20 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Tri-City, OR | 21 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Shady Cove, OR | 22 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Myrtle Creek, OR | 23 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| New Hope, OR | 24 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| White City, OR | 26 mi | 313° NW | Fair |
| Eagle Point, OR | 27 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Central Point, OR | 27 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Jacksonville, OR | 29 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Medford, OR | 31 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Winston, OR | 31 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Williams, OR | 33 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Green, OR | 33 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Phoenix, OR | 36 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Roseburg, OR | 37 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Talent, OR | 38 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Roseburg North, OR | 40 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Cave Junction, OR | 42 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Glide, OR | 43 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Ashland, OR | 43 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Sutherlin, OR | 48 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Myrtle Point, OR | 53 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSYS transmitter tower?
KSYS broadcasts from a tower at 42.6921, -123.2303, near Merlin, OR. It is licensed to Medford, Oregon.
How far does KSYS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSYS with an antenna?
About 266,000 people live in the 29 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSYS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSYS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.