KCNC-TV channel 4.1
KCNC-TV is a CBS station on channel 4.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 6.5 miles west-northwest of Lakewood. 15 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 4.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KCNC-TV
KCNC-TV broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | CBS | CBS |
| 4.2 | Start TV | StartTV |
| 4.3 | Dabl | Dabl |
| 4.5 | Catchy Comedy | Catchy |
| 4.6 | Story Television | Story |
Reception notes
- UHF. KCNC-TV transmits on RF channel 35, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 4.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 35. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KCNC-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KCNC-TV comes in
Strongest within about 29 miles of the tower, which stands 6.5 miles to the west-northwest of Lakewood. 11 cities get a Strong signal and 4 get Moderate, out to 53 miles.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CO | 6.5 mi WNW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 8.3 mi SSW | Strong |
| Westminster, CO | 14 mi SW | Strong |
| Broomfield, CO | 18 mi SSW | Strong |
| Denver, CO | 19 mi W | Strong |
| Thornton, CO | 20 mi SW | Strong |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi S | Strong |
| Centennial, CO | 22 mi WNW | Strong |
| Commerce City, CO | 26 mi WSW | Strong |
| Parker, CO | 29 mi WNW | Strong |
| Aurora, CO | 29 mi W | Strong |
| Longmont, CO | 31 mi SSW | Moderate |
| Castle Rock, CO | 32 mi NW | Moderate |
| Loveland, CO | 48 mi S | Moderate |
| Greeley, CO | 53 mi SSW | 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.
Other stations with the same network
CBS is also on KKTV (11.1) and KGWN-TV (5.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | CBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 4.1 |
| RF channel | 35 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KCNC-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KCNC-TV (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.