KUSD-TV
Full power TV station · Vermillion, South Dakota
KUSD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Vermillion, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 46 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About KUSD-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 277 kW effective radiated power, KUSD-TV runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 234 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 14% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 46 cities and towns in our guide with about 408,000 residents, as far as Sioux City, IA (43 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Vermillion, SD |
| Tower location | 43.05028, -96.78389 |
| Effective radiated power | 277 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 234 m (768 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61072 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUSD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford, SD | 2.2 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Hawarden, IA | 16 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Akron, IA | 19 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Canton, SD | 20 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Vermillion, SD | 20 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Lennox, SD | 22 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Elk Point, SD | 26 mi | 349° NNW | Good |
| Harrisburg, SD | 27 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Rock Valley, IA | 27 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Tea, SD | 27 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Sioux Center, IA | 31 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Yankton, SD | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Hull, IA | 34 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 35 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Le Mars, IA | 36 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Orange City, IA | 37 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Hartington, NE | 38 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Freeman, SD | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Brandon, SD | 39 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| North Sioux City, SD | 39 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Alton, IA | 39 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 40 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Hartford, SD | 40 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 42 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Crooks, SD | 42 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Sioux City, IA | 43 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| South Sioux City, NE | 44 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Remsen, IA | 44 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Dakota City, NE | 48 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Sheldon, IA | 48 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Garretson, SD | 48 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Baltic, SD | 49 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | 50 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Luverne, MN | 51 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Marcus, IA | 52 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Kingsley, IA | 52 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Moville, IA | 53 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 54 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Wakefield, NE | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Salem, SD | 56 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUSD-TV transmitter tower?
KUSD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.0503, -96.7839, near Beresford, SD. It is licensed to Vermillion, South Dakota.
How far does KUSD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUSD-TV with an antenna?
About 408,000 people live in the 46 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUSD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUSD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.