KWSE
Full power TV station · Williston, North Dakota
KWSE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Williston, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About KWSE
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 84.9 kW effective radiated power, KWSE runs more power than 36% 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 278 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 21% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 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 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 44,100 residents, as far as Williston, ND (13 miles).
KWSE shares its transmitter site with KXMD-TV (CW). 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 | Williston, ND |
| Tower location | 48.14167, -103.89333 |
| Effective radiated power | 84.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 278 m (912 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53318 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWSE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | 13 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Sidney, MT | 32 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Watford City, ND | 37 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Tioga, ND | 47 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Plentywood, MT | 53 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWSE transmitter tower?
KWSE broadcasts from a tower at 48.1417, -103.8933, near Williston, ND. It is licensed to Williston, North Dakota.
How far does KWSE 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 KWSE with an antenna?
About 44,100 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWSE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWSE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.