TV stations in Wyoming

Wyoming has 104 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 2 Class A, 14 low-power and 72 translator stations. Translators make up 69% of the total, well above the national share of 41%. That usually points to mountains or long rural distances that the main towers cannot cover on their own.

Most full-power and Class A stations are licensed to Casper (5), Cheyenne (4), Sheridan (2) and Lander (2). Those cities are where the main broadcast hubs sit, and most viewers aim their antennas toward one of them.

The most powerful full-power transmitter in Wyoming is KGWN-TV (CW) in Cheyenne, at 459 kW effective radiated power. The tallest is KPTW near Casper, 568 m (1,864 ft) above the surrounding terrain.

We ran a reception estimate for all 57 cities and towns in Wyoming. A typical place gets 3 stations at fair strength or better (national median: 17), and its nearest major network tower is about 25 miles away. 12% of places can use an indoor antenna, 37% need an amplified or attic antenna, 51% an outdoor directional antenna and 0% a long-range setup.

Weighted by population, the share of residents with a listed affiliate at fair strength or better is: ABC 53%, CBS 34% and Fox 45%.

Cheyenne has the most stations in reach (9). Lusk is the hardest place to get network TV over the air: its nearest major network tower is 66 miles away.