KUCO-LD (Univision) · Channel 27
Low power TV station · Chico, California
KUCO-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 27, licensed to Chico, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KUCO-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 156,000 residents, as far as Chico, CA (17 miles).
KUCO-LD shares its transmitter site with KZVU-LD, KKTF-LD, KCVU, KXVU-LD, K32PC-D and KKRM-LD and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KDTV-CD in Santa Rosa, CA, 102 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 27 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Chico, CA |
| Tower location | 39.96250, -121.71222 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 127046 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUCO-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch, CA | 5.9 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Magalia, CA | 13 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Paradise, CA | 15 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Chico, CA | 17 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Los Molinos, CA | 21 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Hamilton City, CA | 22 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Durham, CA | 22 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Gerber, CA | 24 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Corning, CA | 25 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Berry Creek, CA | 27 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Orland, CA | 30 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUCO-LD transmitter tower?
KUCO-LD broadcasts from a tower at 39.9625, -121.7122, near Forest Ranch, CA. It is licensed to Chico, California.
What channel is KUCO-LD on?
KUCO-LD appears as virtual channel 27 (27.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KUCO-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUCO-LD with an antenna?
About 156,000 people live in the 11 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUCO-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUCO-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.