KCDO-TV channel 3.1
KCDO-TV is a Independent and ABC station on channel 3.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 46 miles east-northeast of Aurora. 11 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 3.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 11
What's on KCDO-TV
KCDO-TV broadcasts 2 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Main KCDO-TV programming | Local3 |
| 3.2 | Grit | Grit |
Reception notes
- UHF. KCDO-TV transmits on RF channel 23, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 3.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 23. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KCDO-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
- 3 transmitter sites. KCDO-TV broadcasts from more than one site. City distances on this page use the site with the best signal for each city.
Where KCDO-TV comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 65 miles from the tower, which stands 46 miles to the east-northeast of Aurora.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO | 46 mi ENE | Moderate |
| Commerce City, CO | 46 mi ENE | Moderate |
| Greeley, CO | 51 mi ESE | Moderate |
| Denver, CO | 53 mi ENE | Moderate |
| Thornton, CO | 54 mi E | Moderate |
| Parker, CO | 57 mi NE | Moderate |
| Centennial, CO | 58 mi ENE | Moderate |
| Broomfield, CO | 59 mi E | Moderate |
| Westminster, CO | 60 mi E | Moderate |
| Longmont, CO | 62 mi E | Moderate |
| Loveland, CO | 65 mi ESE | 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), KSBS-CD (10.1), KZCO-LD, KRDO-TV (13.1) and KLWY (27.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | Independent / ABC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 3.1 |
| RF channel | 23 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Sterling, CO |
| Licensee | SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KCDO-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KCDO-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.