KTSD-TV
Full power TV station · Pierre, South Dakota
KTSD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Pierre, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About KTSD-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 54.7 kW effective radiated power, KTSD-TV runs more power than 30% 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 488 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 69% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 64 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 32,200 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pierre, SD |
| Tower location | 43.96806, -99.59472 |
| Effective radiated power | 54.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 488 m (1,600 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61066 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTSD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thompson, SD | 10 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Kennebec, SD | 14 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Chamberlain, SD | 17 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Highmore, SD | 39 mi | 191° SSW | Fair |
| Winner, SD | 43 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Pierre, SD | 47 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Fort Pierre, SD | 47 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Miller, SD | 48 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Gregory, SD | 52 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Wessington Springs, SD | 52 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Platte, SD | 55 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Murdo, SD | 56 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Onida, SD | 56 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Burke, SD | 56 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Plankinton, SD | 58 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| White River, SD | 64 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Woonsocket, SD | 66 mi | 265° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTSD-TV transmitter tower?
KTSD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.9681, -99.5947, near Fort Thompson, SD. It is licensed to Pierre, South Dakota.
How far does KTSD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTSD-TV with an antenna?
About 32,200 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTSD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTSD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.