TV channels & antenna towers in Sheridan, Colorado

Sheridan 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, 10 miles to the WSW.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
6,039population

Network channels in Sheridan

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKCECUnivision14 10 mi279° W StrongBoulder, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 12 mi298° WNW GoodDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 12 mi298° WNW GoodDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 12 mi298° WNW StrongDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 13 mi297° WNW StrongDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 13 mi298° WNW StrongDenver, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 25 mi276° W FairBroomfield, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 32 mi12° NNE GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 32 mi12° NNE GoodLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 32 mi12° NNE GoodGreeley, CO
TLMKTLO-LDTelemundo46 57 mi170° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
ABCKRDO-TVABC13 63 mi172° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CWKXTU-LDCW57 63 mi172° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
CWKXRM-TVCW21.2 63 mi172° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CBSKKTVCBS11 63 mi172° S FairColorado Springs, CO
UNIKVSN-DTUnivision48 63 mi172° S FairPueblo, CO
NBCKOAA-TVNBC5 63 mi172° S GoodPueblo, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 64 mi65° ENE FairSterling, CO
FOXKFCTFox22 70 mi9° N PoorFort Collins, CO

Over-the-air TV in Sheridan

Sheridan is a town of about 6,040 people 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 21 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 27 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther 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 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 Sheridan

Point your antenna WNW, at about 293°. The main network towers for Sheridan 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 12 miles northwest of Sheridan (298° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sheridan at fair strength or better, 31% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sheridan

The farthest main network tower for Sheridan is KBDI-TV (PBS), 25 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KETD is only 10 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 Sheridan

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 power10 mi 252° WSWFairDenver, CO
KRMTFull power10 mi 252° WSWGoodDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power10 mi 252° WSWGoodArvada, CO
KETDFull power10 mi 279° WStrongCastle Rock, CO
KRMA-TVFull power10 mi 279° WStrongDenver, CO
KTVDFull power12 mi 298° WNWStrongDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A13 mi 297° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power13 mi 298° WNWStrongDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A13 mi 298° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power13 mi 298° WNWFairDenver, CO
K05MD-DLow power18 mi 184° SWeakCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KXDP-LDLow power23 mi 322° NWWeakDenver, CO
K22NW-DTranslator24 mi 335° NNWFairBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator24 mi 335° NNWWeakBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power24 mi 335° NNWFairDenver, CO
K19MN-DTranslator46 mi 183° SPoorLake George, CO
K28GE-DLow power46 mi 183° SPoorWoodland Park, CO
K29HM-DTranslator49 mi 213° SSWPoorLake George, CO
K10PM-DTranslator52 mi 256° WSWPoorBreckenridge, CO

How Sheridan compares with the rest of Colorado

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Sheridan ranks 11th of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Englewood, 2.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sheridan: 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), 25 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 Sheridan, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Sheridan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sheridan, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Sheridan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Sheridan, CO?

NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Sheridan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sheridan, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Sheridan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Sheridan, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles W of Sheridan. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sheridan?

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Sheridan; 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 Sheridan?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 293°. The main network towers for Sheridan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sheridan?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sheridan?

KETD is only 10 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 Sheridan?

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 Sheridan; signal estimates ignore terrain.