KZCS-LD channel 18.1
KZCS-LD is a NBC station on channel 18.1 in the Denver area. Its tower is 44 miles south of Castle Rock. 1 of the 15 Denver cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 18.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 1
What's on KZCS-LD
KZCS-LD broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | Ion Mystery | Mystery |
| 18.2 | Bounce TV | Bounce |
| 18.3 | Defy | Defy |
| 18.4 | Game Show Central | GameSho |
| 18.5 | QVC2 | QVC2 |
Reception notes
- UHF. KZCS-LD transmits on RF channel 18, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KZCS-LD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KZCS-LD comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 44 miles from the tower, which stands 44 miles to the south of Castle Rock. Weak in Parker and Centennial.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO | 44 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.
Other stations with the same network
NBC is also on KDEN-TV (25.1), KTVD (20.1), KUSA (9.1), KOAA-TV (5.1) and K30JM-D (5.1) in the Denver area.
Station summary
| Network | NBC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 18.1 |
| RF channel | 18 (UHF) |
| Service | Low power |
| Community of license | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Licensee | SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KZCS-LD (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KZCS-LD (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.