TV channels & antenna towers in Indian Hills, Colorado
Indian Hills has 59 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, 1.8 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Indian Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKCECUnivision | 14 | 3.9 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Boulder, CO |
| FOXKDVRFox | 31 | 7.7 mi | 360° N | Strong | Denver, CO |
| NBCKUSANBC | 9 | 7.9 mi | 2° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| ABCKMGH-TVABC | 7 | 7.9 mi | 2° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| CBSKCNC-TVCBS | 4 | 7.9 mi | 2° N | Strong | Denver, CO |
| CWKWGN-TVCW | 2 | 8.0 mi | 0° N | Strong | Denver, CO |
| PBSKBDI-TVPBS | 12 | 15 mi | 288° WNW | Good | Broomfield, CO |
| IONKPXC-TVION | 59 | 38 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Denver, CO |
| TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo | 25 | 38 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Longmont, CO |
| TBNKPJR-TVTrinity | 38 | 38 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Greeley, CO |
| TLMKTLO-LDTelemundo | 46 | 58 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Colorado Springs, CO |
| ABCKRDO-TVABC | 13 | 63 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Colorado Springs, CO |
| CWKXTU-LDCW | 57 | 63 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Colorado Springs, CO |
| CWKXRM-TVCW | 21.2 | 63 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Colorado Springs, CO |
| CBSKKTVCBS | 11 | 63 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Colorado Springs, CO |
| UNIKVSN-DTUnivision | 48 | 64 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Pueblo, CO |
| NBCKOAA-TVNBC | 5 | 64 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Pueblo, CO |
Over-the-air TV in Indian Hills
Indian Hills, Colorado has a population of about 1,280. Our map shows 59 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 3 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 23 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther out. Six of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Denver, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Denver's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (KMGH-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KCNC-TV), NBC on channel 9 (KUSA), 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 Indian Hills
The main network towers around Indian Hills are in different directions: ABC 2° N (7.9 mi), CBS 2° N (7.9 mi), NBC 2° N (7.9 mi), Fox 360° N (7.7 mi) and PBS 288° WNW (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, KDVR, KUSA, KMGH-TV, KCNC-TV and KWGN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 7.7 miles north of Indian Hills (360° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Indian Hills at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Indian Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Indian Hills
The farthest main network tower for Indian Hills is KBDI-TV (PBS), 15 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KRMT is only 1.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Indian Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K12XK-DLow power | 1.8 mi | 129° SE | Good | Denver, CO |
| KRMTFull power | 1.9 mi | 129° SE | Strong | Denver, CO |
| KDNF-LDLow power | 1.9 mi | 129° SE | Strong | Arvada, CO |
| KETDFull power | 3.9 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Castle Rock, CO |
| KRMA-TVFull power | 3.9 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Denver, CO |
| KQDK-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| KLPD-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| KHDT-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| KZDN-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| KZCO-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| KBRO-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| KPDD-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 0° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| KTVDFull power | 7.9 mi | 2° N | Strong | Denver, CO |
| KTFD-TVFull power | 8.0 mi | 0° N | Strong | Denver, CO |
| KDEO-LDLow power | 8.0 mi | 0° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| KSBS-CDClass A | 8.0 mi | 0° N | Good | Denver, CO |
| K05MD-DLow power | 19 mi | 148° SSE | Weak | Cripple Creek, Etc., CO |
| KXDP-LDLow power | 21 mi | 352° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| K24HQ-DTranslator | 24 mi | 3° N | Weak | Boulder, CO |
| K22NW-DTranslator | 24 mi | 3° N | Fair | Boulder, CO |
| KAVC-LDLow power | 24 mi | 3° N | Fair | Denver, CO |
| K10PM-DTranslator | 41 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Breckenridge, CO |
| K29HM-DTranslator | 42 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Lake George, CO |
| K19MN-DTranslator | 44 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Lake George, CO |
| K28GE-DLow power | 44 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Woodland Park, CO |
How Indian Hills compares with the rest of Colorado
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Indian Hills ranks 11th of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 3.9 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.
14% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Ken Caryl, 7.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Indian Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 288° WNW, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 15 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- 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.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Indian Hills, CO?
ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles N of Indian Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Indian Hills, CO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles N of Indian Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Indian Hills, CO?
NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 7.9 miles N of Indian Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Indian Hills, CO?
Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 7.7 miles N of Indian Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Indian Hills, CO?
PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Indian Hills. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Indian Hills?
59 transmitters within 70 miles of Indian Hills; around 34 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Indian Hills?
The main network towers around Indian Hills are in different directions: ABC 2° N (7.9 mi), CBS 2° N (7.9 mi), NBC 2° N (7.9 mi), Fox 360° N (7.7 mi) and PBS 288° WNW (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Indian Hills?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Indian Hills?
KRMT is only 1.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Indian Hills?
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.
TV channels in nearby Colorado cities
- Evergreen4.4 mi
- Ken Caryl7.2 mi
- Columbine9.2 mi
- Golden9.6 mi
- Lakewood10 mi
- Applewood11 mi
- Sheridan11 mi
- Littleton12 mi
- Roxborough Park13 mi
- Edgewater13 mi
- Wheat Ridge13 mi
- Englewood13 mi
- Cherry Hills Village15 mi
- Highlands Ranch15 mi
- Arvada15 mi
- Greenwood Village15 mi
- Southglenn15 mi
- Denver16 mi
- Idaho Springs17 mi
- Berkley17 mi
- Glendale17 mi
- Castlewood18 mi
- Westminster19 mi
- Cherry Creek19 mi
More: all TV stations in Colorado · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Indian Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.