K12XK-D channel 30.1
K12XK-D is a low power station with no network listed in our sources on channel 30.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 8.4 miles southwest of Lakewood. 12 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 30.1
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 12
Reception notes
- VHF. K12XK-D transmits on RF channel 12, in the High VHF band (RF 7 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF. VHF antenna guide
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 30.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 12. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list K12XK-D as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where K12XK-D comes in
Strongest within about 30 miles of the tower, which stands 8.4 miles to the southwest of Lakewood. 11 cities get a Strong signal and 1 gets Moderate, out to 40 miles. Weak in Castle Rock and Loveland.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CO | 8.4 mi SW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 16 mi S | Strong |
| Centennial, CO | 18 mi W | Strong |
| Denver, CO | 21 mi WSW | Strong |
| Westminster, CO | 21 mi SSW | Strong |
| Parker, CO | 24 mi WNW | Strong |
| Broomfield, CO | 26 mi SSW | Strong |
| Thornton, CO | 26 mi SSW | Strong |
| Aurora, CO | 28 mi WSW | Strong |
| Boulder, CO | 29 mi S | Strong |
| Commerce City, CO | 30 mi SW | Strong |
| Longmont, CO | 40 mi S | Moderate |
Distance and direction are from each city's center to the tower. Signal ratings are estimates from the FCC's coverage contour and distance.
Station summary
| Network | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 30.1 |
| RF channel | 12 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Low power |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | MAINSTREET BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 2 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for K12XK-D (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
Station and tower data: FCC, Nov 6, 2026. Network and subchannel data: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Signal tiers are estimates from FCC coverage areas and distance, without terrain modeling. How we estimate signals.