KUSA channel 9.1
KUSA is a NBC station on channel 9.1 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
- 9.1
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KUSA
KUSA broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
Reception notes
- VHF. KUSA transmits on RF channel 9, 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 KUSA as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KUSA 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
NBC is also on KDEN-TV (25.1), KTVD (20.1), KOAA-TV (5.1), K30JM-D (5.1) and KZCS-LD (18.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | NBC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 9.1 |
| RF channel | 9 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Denver, CO |
| Licensee | MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
| Effective radiated power | 45 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KUSA (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KUSA (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.