TV channels & antenna towers in Cherry Creek, Colorado

Cherry Creek has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K12XK-D, 18 miles to the W.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
11,120population

Network channels in Cherry Creek

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKCECUnivision14 18 mi278° W StrongBoulder, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 20 mi290° WNW GoodDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 20 mi290° WNW GoodDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 20 mi290° WNW StrongDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 20 mi289° WNW StrongDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 20 mi290° WNW StrongDenver, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 32 mi358° N GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 32 mi358° N GoodLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 32 mi358° N GoodGreeley, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 33 mi276° W FairBroomfield, CO
TLMKTLO-LDTelemundo46 56 mi178° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 57 mi61° ENE GoodSterling, CO
ABCKRDO-TVABC13 61 mi179° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CWKXTU-LDCW57 61 mi179° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
CWKXRM-TVCW21.2 61 mi179° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CBSKKTVCBS11 61 mi179° S GoodColorado Springs, CO
UNIKVSN-DTUnivision48 61 mi179° S FairPueblo, CO
NBCKOAA-TVNBC5 62 mi179° S GoodPueblo, CO
FOXKFCTFox22 70 mi3° N PoorFort Collins, CO

Over-the-air TV in Cherry Creek

With roughly 11,100 residents, Cherry Creek is a town in Colorado. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 60 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 2 Class A, 27 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

23 of them are within 25 miles of Cherry Creek, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Denver, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Denver's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KMGH-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KCNC-TV), NBC on channel 5 (KOAA-TV), Fox on channel 31 (KDVR), PBS on channel 12 (KBDI-TV), CW on channel 2 (KWGN-TV), ION on channel 59 (KPXC-TV), Telemundo on channel 25 (KDEN-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KCEC) and Trinity on channel 38 (KPJR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Cherry Creek

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Cherry Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KUSA, KMGH-TV, KCNC-TV, KDVR and KWGN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles west of Cherry Creek (290° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cherry Creek at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cherry Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cherry Creek

The farthest main network tower for Cherry Creek is KBDI-TV (PBS), 33 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KOAA-TV (NBC), 62 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Cherry Creek

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K12XK-DLow power18 mi 262° WFairDenver, CO
KRMTFull power18 mi 262° WGoodDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power18 mi 262° WGoodArvada, CO
KETDFull power18 mi 278° WGoodCastle Rock, CO
KRMA-TVFull power18 mi 278° WStrongDenver, CO
K05MD-DLow power19 mi 207° SSWWeakCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KTVDFull power20 mi 290° WNWStrongDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power20 mi 289° WNWFairDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power20 mi 290° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A20 mi 290° WNWFairDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power20 mi 290° WNWWeakDenver, CO
K22NW-DTranslator29 mi 322° NWFairBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator29 mi 322° NWPoorBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power29 mi 322° NWFairDenver, CO
KXDP-LDLow power29 mi 312° NWWeakDenver, CO
K19MN-DTranslator46 mi 193° SSWPoorLake George, CO
K28GE-DLow power46 mi 193° SSWPoorWoodland Park, CO
KTNP-LDLow power51 mi 175° SPoorColorado Springs, CO
K11XJ-DLow power51 mi 175° SPoorColorado Springs, CO

How Cherry Creek compares with the rest of Colorado

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Cherry Creek ranks 11th of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.

48% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Castlewood, 3.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cherry Creek: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 276° W, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 34 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Cherry Creek, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherry Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cherry Creek, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherry Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Cherry Creek, CO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KOAA-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles S of Cherry Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cherry Creek, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherry Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Cherry Creek, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles W of Cherry Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cherry Creek?

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Cherry Creek; around 34 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Cherry Creek?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Cherry Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cherry Creek?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up NBC from up to 62 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cherry Creek?

KOAA-TV (NBC), 62 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cherry Creek?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Colorado · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cherry Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.