KQDK-CD
KQDK-CD is a class a station with no network listed in our sources on RF channel 16 in the Denver area. Its tower is 6.6 miles west-northwest of Lakewood. 11 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 16
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 11
Reception notes
- UHF. KQDK-CD transmits on RF channel 16, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KQDK-CD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KQDK-CD comes in
Strongest within about 29 miles of the tower, which stands 6.6 miles to the west-northwest of Lakewood. 10 cities get a Strong signal and 1 gets Moderate, out to 32 miles. Weak in Boulder, Longmont, Loveland and Greeley.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CO | 6.6 mi WNW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 8.6 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 |
| 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 |
| Castle Rock, CO | 32 mi NW | 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 | Not published |
| RF channel | 16 (UHF) |
| Service | Class A |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KQDK-CD (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.