KTFD-TV channel 50.1
KTFD-TV is the UniMás station on channel 50.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 6.7 miles west-northwest of Lakewood. 15 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 50.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KTFD-TV
KTFD-TV broadcasts 3 channels, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 50.1 | UniMás Spanish | UniMas |
| 50.2 | LATV | LATV |
| 50.88 | AltaVision | AltaVision |
Reception notes
- UHF. KTFD-TV transmits on RF channel 28, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 50.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 28. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KTFD-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KTFD-TV comes in
Strongest within about 29 miles of the tower, which stands 6.7 miles to the west-northwest of Lakewood. 11 cities get a Strong signal and 4 get Moderate, out to 53 miles.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CO | 6.7 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 |
| Loveland, CO | 48 mi S | Moderate |
| Greeley, CO | 53 mi SSW | 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 | UniMás |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 50.1 |
| RF channel | 28 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KTFD-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KTFD-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.