KGWN-TV channel 5.1
KGWN-TV is a CBS and The CW station on channel 5.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 47 miles north of Loveland. 2 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 5.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 2
What's on KGWN-TV
KGWN-TV broadcasts 2 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | CBS | CBS |
| 5.3 | The CW Plus | KSTF-CW |
Reception notes
- UHF. KGWN-TV transmits on RF channel 30, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 5.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 30. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KGWN-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KGWN-TV comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 49 miles from the tower, which stands 47 miles to the north of Loveland.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Loveland, CO | 47 mi N | Moderate |
| Greeley, CO | 49 mi NNW | 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 KCNC-TV (4.1) and KKTV (11.1) in the Denver area.
The CW is also on KWGN-TV (2.1) and KXRM-TV (21.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | CBS / The CW |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 5.1 |
| RF channel | 30 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Cheyenne, WY |
| Licensee | MARQUEE BROADCASTING WEST, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 459 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KGWN-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KGWN-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.