KTSC channel 8.1
KTSC is a PBS station on channel 8.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 44 miles south of Castle Rock. 9 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 8.1
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 9
Reception notes
- VHF. KTSC transmits on RF channel 8, in the High VHF band (RF 7 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF. VHF antenna guide
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KTSC as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KTSC comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 79 miles from the tower, which stands 44 miles to the south of Castle Rock.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO | 44 mi S | Moderate |
| Parker, CO | 53 mi S | Moderate |
| Centennial, CO | 58 mi S | Moderate |
| Aurora, CO | 66 mi S | Moderate |
| Lakewood, CO | 67 mi SSE | Moderate |
| Denver, CO | 70 mi S | Moderate |
| Arvada, CO | 77 mi SSE | Moderate |
| Commerce City, CO | 79 mi S | Moderate |
| Westminster, CO | 79 mi S | 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
PBS is also on KBDI-TV (12.1), KRMA-TV (6.1), K22NW-D (12.1) and K24HQ-D in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 8.1 |
| RF channel | 8 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Pueblo, CO |
| Licensee | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 22 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KTSC (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KTSC (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.