KTWU
Full power TV station · Topeka, Kansas
KTWU is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Topeka, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About KTWU
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 38 kW effective radiated power, KTWU runs more power than 22% 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 302 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 28% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 605,000 residents, as far as Olathe, KS (52 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Topeka, KS |
| Tower location | 39.06389, -95.76389 |
| Effective radiated power | 38 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 302 m (991 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 70938 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTWU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 4.7 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Silver Lake, KS | 5.8 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Rossville, KS | 11 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Auburn, KS | 11 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Carbondale, KS | 17 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Saint Marys, KS | 19 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Overbrook, KS | 23 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Valley Falls, KS | 25 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Oskaloosa, KS | 26 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Holton, KS | 28 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Alma, KS | 28 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Lawrence, KS | 29 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Osage City, KS | 30 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Wamego, KS | 31 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Lyndon, KS | 32 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Tonganoxie, KS | 36 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Eudora, KS | 37 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Baldwin City, KS | 37 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Ottawa, KS | 41 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Westmoreland, KS | 42 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| De Soto, KS | 43 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Horton, KS | 43 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Wellsville, KS | 44 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Manhattan, KS | 44 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Basehor, KS | 45 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Edgerton, KS | 46 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 47 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Lansing, KS | 48 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Council Grove, KS | 48 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Leavenworth, KS | 48 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Gardner, KS | 48 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Atchison, KS | 49 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| New Century, KS, KS | 49 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| Ogden, KS | 51 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Edwardsville, KS | 51 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Emporia, KS | 51 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Weston, MO | 52 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Olathe, KS | 52 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTWU transmitter tower?
KTWU broadcasts from a tower at 39.0639, -95.7639, near Topeka, KS. It is licensed to Topeka, Kansas.
How far does KTWU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTWU with an antenna?
About 605,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTWU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTWU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.