KTTW
Full power TV station · Sioux Falls, South Dakota
KTTW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KTTW
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 7.5 kW effective radiated power, KTTW runs more power than 4% 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 218 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 11% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 237,000 residents, as far as Sioux Falls, SD (7.2 miles).
KTTW shares its transmitter site with KSFL-TV (ION). 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 | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Tower location | 43.50389, -96.57189 |
| Effective radiated power | 7.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 218 m (714 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 28521 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTTW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, SD | 6.3 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 7.2 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Harrisburg, SD | 8.0 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Tea, SD | 14 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Canton, SD | 14 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Garretson, SD | 15 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Crooks, SD | 16 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Lennox, SD | 19 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Baltic, SD | 20 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Hartford, SD | 20 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 21 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Luverne, MN | 21 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 23 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Rock Valley, IA | 25 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Parker, SD | 29 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| George, IA | 31 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Beresford, SD | 31 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Hull, IA | 31 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Adrian, MN | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Edgerton, MN | 34 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Hawarden, IA | 35 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Sioux Center, IA | 35 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTTW transmitter tower?
KTTW broadcasts from a tower at 43.5039, -96.5719, near Brandon, SD. It is licensed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
How far does KTTW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTTW with an antenna?
About 237,000 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTTW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTTW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.