KYCW-LD (CW) · Channel 24
Low power TV station · Branson, Missouri
KYCW-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 24, licensed to Branson, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 15 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KYCW-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 15 cities and towns in our guide with about 257,000 residents, as far as Nixa, MO (21 miles).
KYCW-LD shares its transmitter site with KYTV (NBC), KSPR-LD (CW) and KOZK. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KFJX in Pittsburg, KS, 97 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 24 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Branson, MO |
| Tower location | 37.17389, -92.94114 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 11135 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KYCW-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogersville, MO | 7.4 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Seymour, MO | 9.7 mi | 281° WNW | Good |
| Marshfield, MO | 12 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Strafford, MO | 12 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Sparta, MO | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Ozark, MO | 18 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Fair Grove, MO | 19 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Springfield, MO | 20 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Mansfield, MO | 20 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Nixa, MO | 21 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Ava, MO | 22 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Battlefield, MO | 24 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Hartville, MO | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| Willard, MO | 28 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Republic, MO | 30 mi | 83° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KYCW-LD transmitter tower?
KYCW-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.1739, -92.9411, near Rogersville, MO. It is licensed to Branson, Missouri.
What channel is KYCW-LD on?
KYCW-LD appears as virtual channel 24 (24.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KYCW-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 KYCW-LD with an antenna?
About 257,000 people live in the 15 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KYCW-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KYCW-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.