FCC Licensed Broadcast Station
KDSM-TV (Channel 17) · FOX
Full Power TV station licensed to Des Moines, Iowa. Broadcasts on RF channel 16, displayed on your TV as channel 17.
| Call sign | KDSM-TV |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel (what your TV shows) | 17 (source: FCC TV Query) |
| RF channel | 16 (UHF) |
| Network | FOX |
| Station type | Full Power |
| City of license | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Licensee | Kdsm Licensee, Llc |
| Nielsen market (FCC CDBS) | Des Moines-Ames |
| NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | Yes, per FCC record |
| FCC facility ID | 56527 |
Licensed Transmitter Specifications
| Record | RF Ch. | Power (ERP) | Height (HAAT) | Tower Lat, Lon | Max FCC Contour Reach | FCC File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Power (DTV) | RF 16 UHF | 1000.0 kW | 612.0 m | 41.8300, -93.6152 | 76 mi | 0000243309 |
Cities Inside KDSM-TV Coverage Area
Des Moines, IA→Ankeny, IA→West Des Moines, IA→Ames, IA→Urbandale, IA→Waukee, IA→Marshalltown, IA→Johnston, IA→Fort Dodge, IA→Altoona, IA→Clive, IA→Grimes, IA→Indianola, IA→Newton, IA→Norwalk, IA→Boone, IA→Pleasant Hill, IA→Pella, IA→Bondurant, IA→Grinnell, IA→Perry, IA→Webster, IA→Knoxville, IA→Nevada, IA→
Official FCC Records: FCC LMS Facility Record · FCC TV Query