KSBS-CD channel 10.1
KSBS-CD is a Independent and ABC station on channel 10.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 6.8 miles west-northwest of Lakewood. 13 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 10.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 13
Reception notes
- UHF. KSBS-CD transmits on RF channel 19, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 10.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 19. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KSBS-CD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KSBS-CD comes in
Strongest within about 29 miles of the tower, which stands 6.8 miles to the west-northwest of Lakewood. 11 cities get a Strong signal and 2 get Moderate, out to 32 miles. Weak in Loveland and Greeley.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CO | 6.8 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 |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi S | 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 |
| Longmont, CO | 31 mi SSW | Moderate |
| 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.
Other stations with the same network
ABC is also on KMGH-TV (7.1), KZCO-LD, KCDO-TV (3.1), KRDO-TV (13.1) and KLWY (27.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | Independent / ABC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 10.1 |
| RF channel | 19 (UHF) |
| Service | Class A |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KSBS-CD (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KSBS-CD (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.