K05MD-D
K05MD-D is a low power station with no network listed in our sources on RF channel 5 in the Denver area. Its tower is 10 miles west of Castle Rock. 11 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 5
- Band
- Low VHF
- Cities served
- 11
Reception notes
- Low VHF. K05MD-D transmits on RF channel 5, in the Low VHF band (RF 2 to 6). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, and Low VHF needs a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list K05MD-D as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where K05MD-D comes in
Strongest within about 28 miles of the tower, which stands 10 miles to the west of Castle Rock. 6 cities get a Strong signal and 5 get Moderate, out to 39 miles. Weak in Boulder and Longmont.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO | 10 mi W | Strong |
| Parker, CO | 17 mi WSW | Strong |
| Centennial, CO | 17 mi SW | Strong |
| Lakewood, CO | 22 mi S | Strong |
| Denver, CO | 28 mi SSW | Strong |
| Aurora, CO | 28 mi SW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 32 mi S | Moderate |
| Westminster, CO | 34 mi S | Moderate |
| Commerce City, CO | 37 mi SSW | Moderate |
| Thornton, CO | 37 mi S | Moderate |
| Broomfield, CO | 39 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.
Station summary
| Network | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | Not published |
| RF channel | 5 (VHF-low) |
| Service | Low power |
| Community of license | Cripple Creek, Etc., CO |
| Licensee | HC2 STATION GROUP, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 1.5 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for K05MD-D (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.