KUSI-TV
Full power TV station · San Diego, California
KUSI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to San Diego, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 98 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About KUSI-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 355 kW effective radiated power, KUSI-TV runs more power than 55% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 576 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 82% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 98 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,550,000 residents, as far as Perris, CA (77 miles).
KUSI-TV shares its transmitter site with KPBS (PBS), KSDX-LD, KNSD (NBC), KUAN-LD (Telemundo), KSWB-TV (Fox) and KZSD-LD and 2 more. 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 | San Diego, CA |
| Tower location | 32.69750, -116.93492 |
| Effective radiated power | 355 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 576 m (1,890 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 10238 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUSI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Presa, CA | 3.7 mi | 101° ESE | Strong |
| Spring Valley, CA | 5.0 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 6.4 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| El Cajon, CA | 6.9 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| La Mesa, CA | 7.1 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Chula Vista, CA | 9.5 mi | 65° ENE | Strong |
| National City, CA | 9.6 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| Santee, CA | 10.0 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| Imperial Beach, CA | 13 mi | 53° NE | Strong |
| San Diego, CA | 13 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Coronado, CA | 14 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Poway, CA | 19 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Mira Mesa, CA | 19 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Rancho Penasquitos, CA | 21 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| La Jolla, CA | 22 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Escondido, CA | 30 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Encinitas, CA | 31 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| San Marcos, CA | 34 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Vista, CA | 39 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Carlsbad, CA | 40 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Oceanside, CA | 43 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Fallbrook, CA | 50 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Temecula, CA | 56 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Murrieta, CA | 61 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| San Clemente, CA | 64 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Wildomar, CA | 65 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Dana Point, CA | 69 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 70 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 71 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| Menifee, CA | 72 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 72 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Hemet, CA | 73 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 73 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| San Jacinto, CA | 75 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 75 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Mission Viejo, CA | 76 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 76 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| La Quinta, CA | 76 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 76 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Perris, CA | 77 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPBSPBS · 15
- KNSDNBC · 39
- KUAN-LDTelemundo · 48
- KSWB-TVFox · 69
- KFMB-TVCW · 8.2
- KBNT-CDUnivision · 17
- KDTF-LDUnivision · 36.17
- KGTVABC · 10
- KHAX-LDUnivision · 49
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUSI-TV transmitter tower?
KUSI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.6975, -116.9349, near Rancho San Diego, CA. It is licensed to San Diego, California.
How far does KUSI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 86 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUSI-TV with an antenna?
About 4,550,000 people live in the 98 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUSI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUSI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.