K24HQ-D
K24HQ-D is a PBS station on RF channel 24 in the Denver area. Its tower is 4.9 miles south-southeast of Boulder. 2 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 24
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 2
Reception notes
- UHF. K24HQ-D transmits on RF channel 24, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list K24HQ-D as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where K24HQ-D comes in
Strongest within about 16 miles of the tower, which stands 4.9 miles to the south-southeast of Boulder. 2 cities get a Strong signal. Weak in Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Lakewood, Denver, Commerce City, Centennial, Loveland, Aurora, Parker, Greeley and Castle Rock.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 4.9 mi SSE | Strong |
| Longmont, CO | 16 mi SSW | Strong |
Distance and direction are from each city's center to the tower. Signal ratings are estimates from the FCC's coverage contour and distance.
Other stations with the same network
PBS is also on KBDI-TV (12.1), KRMA-TV (6.1), KTSC (8.1) and K22NW-D (12.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | Not published |
| RF channel | 24 (UHF) |
| Service | Translator |
| Community of license | Boulder, CO |
| Licensee | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 0.25 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for K24HQ-D (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: Rocky Mountain PBS (network and subchannels, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.