TV channels & antenna towers in Strasburg, Colorado

Strasburg has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCDO-TV (ION), 29 miles to the NE.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
2,447population

Network channels in Strasburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 29 mi45° NE GoodSterling, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 39 mi309° NW GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 39 mi309° NW GoodLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 40 mi309° NW GoodGreeley, CO
UNIKCECUnivision14 48 mi265° W GoodBoulder, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 48 mi270° W FairDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 48 mi270° W FairDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 48 mi270° W GoodDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 49 mi270° W GoodDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 49 mi269° W GoodDenver, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 63 mi267° W FairBroomfield, CO
FOXKFCTFox22 68 mi337° NNW PoorFort Collins, CO
TLMKTLO-LDTelemundo46 69 mi204° SSW PoorColorado Springs, CO

Over-the-air TV in Strasburg

Strasburg is a small community of about 2,450 people in Colorado. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 48 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 19 low-power and 10 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Strasburg, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 44 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 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 9 (KUSA), Fox on channel 31 (KDVR), PBS on channel 12 (KBDI-TV), CW on channel 2 (KWGN-TV), ION on channel 10.2 (KCDO-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 (good signal). 5 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 Strasburg

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Strasburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KPXC-TV, KDEN-TV and KPJR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northwest of Strasburg (309° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Strasburg at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Strasburg

The farthest main network tower for Strasburg is KBDI-TV (PBS), 63 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Strasburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K05MD-DLow power46 mi 238° WSWPoorCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KRMA-TVFull power48 mi 265° WGoodDenver, CO
KETDFull power48 mi 265° WFairCastle Rock, CO
K12XK-DLow power48 mi 259° WPoorDenver, CO
KRMTFull power48 mi 259° WFairDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power48 mi 259° WFairArvada, CO
KTVDFull power48 mi 270° WGoodDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power49 mi 270° WGoodDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power49 mi 270° WPoorDenver, CO
K22NW-DTranslator50 mi 288° WNWPoorBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator50 mi 288° WNWPoorBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power50 mi 288° WNWPoorDenver, CO
K15MH-DTranslator53 mi 81° EPoorAnton, CO
K16NJ-DTranslator53 mi 81° EPoorAnton, CO
K14NM-DTranslator53 mi 81° EPoorAnton & Sw Wash Cty, CO
K21NZ-DTranslator53 mi 81° EPoorAnton, CO
K29NF-DTranslator53 mi 81° EPoorAnton, CO

How Strasburg compares with the rest of Colorado

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Strasburg ranks 118th of 225 places in Colorado: fewer than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.

38% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Aurora, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Strasburg: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 267° W, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 63 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 17 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 Strasburg, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles W of Strasburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Strasburg, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles W of Strasburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Strasburg, CO?

NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 48 miles W of Strasburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Strasburg, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 49 miles W of Strasburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Strasburg, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles W of Strasburg. Estimated signal: fair.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Strasburg; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Strasburg?

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Strasburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Strasburg?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Strasburg?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Strasburg?

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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