KTVD channel 20.1
KTVD is a Independent, MyNetworkTV and NBC station on channel 20.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 6.5 miles west-northwest of Lakewood. 15 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 20.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KTVD
KTVD broadcasts 4 channels, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 20.1 | Main KTVD programming | KTVD-HD |
| 20.2 | Heroes & Icons | - |
| 20.3 | Shop LC | ShopLC |
| 20.4 | Quest → Outlaw (soon) | - |
Reception notes
- UHF. KTVD transmits on RF channel 31, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 20.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 31. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KTVD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KTVD comes in
Strongest within about 29 miles of the tower, which stands 6.5 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 | 6.5 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 |
| Thornton, CO | 20 mi SW | Strong |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi S | 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.
Other stations with the same network
MyNetworkTV is also on KLWY (27.1) in the Denver area.
NBC is also on KDEN-TV (25.1), KUSA (9.1), KOAA-TV (5.1), K30JM-D (5.1) and KZCS-LD (18.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | Independent / MyNetworkTV / NBC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 20.1 |
| RF channel | 31 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
| Effective radiated power | 960 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KTVD (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KTVD (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.