KVDA (Telemundo) · Channel 60
Full power TV station · San Antonio, Texas
KVDA is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Telemundo on virtual channel 60, licensed to San Antonio, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 93 cities and towns within 73 miles.
About KVDA
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 805 kW effective radiated power, KVDA runs more power than 74% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 451 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 64% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 62 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 73 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 93 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,160,000 residents, as far as Kyle, TX (53 miles).
KVDA shares its transmitter site with KHCE-TV (Trinity). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Telemundo station in our data is KXNU-CD in Laredo, TX, 141 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Telemundo is a Spanish-language broadcast network with telenovelas, news, entertainment and major soccer coverage. It is one of the two largest Spanish-language networks on U.S. antenna TV.
Station facts
| Network | Telemundo |
| Virtual channel | 60 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | San Antonio, TX |
| Tower location | 29.29417, -98.25889 |
| Effective radiated power | 805 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 64969 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVDA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville, TX | 13 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Kirby, TX | 14 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Converse, TX | 16 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| San Antonio, TX | 17 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Windcrest, TX | 17 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 17 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Universal City, TX | 18 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Schertz, TX | 18 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 18 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Cibolo, TX | 19 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Live Oak, TX | 19 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Selma, TX | 20 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Castle Hills, TX | 22 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Lackland Air Force Base, TX | 23 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Leon Valley, TX | 26 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Seguin, TX | 26 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Pleasanton, TX | 26 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| New Braunfels, TX | 29 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 31 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Helotes, TX | 33 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Bulverde, TX | 33 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Scenic Oaks, TX | 38 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 39 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 40 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Devine, TX | 40 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Boerne, TX | 45 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| San Marcos, TX | 45 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Luling, TX | 45 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Lakehills, TX | 46 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Gonzales, TX | 51 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Kyle, TX | 53 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Hondo, TX | 53 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Lockhart, TX | 54 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Pearsall, TX | 58 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Cuero, TX | 60 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Buda, TX | 60 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 65 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Yoakum, TX | 67 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Beeville, TX | 69 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Bee Cave, TX | 73 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVDA transmitter tower?
KVDA broadcasts from a tower at 29.2942, -98.2589, near Elmendorf, TX. It is licensed to San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is KVDA on?
KVDA appears as virtual channel 60 (60.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Telemundo.
How far does KVDA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 73 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 82 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVDA with an antenna?
About 2,160,000 people live in the 93 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVDA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVDA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.