KDSM-TV Ch 17 (RF 16)

KDSM-TV is a licensed Full-power TV station on Ch 17 (RF 16) in Des Moines, IA, licensed to KDSM LICENSEE, LLC. 1,000 kW ERP, 612 m HAAT. FCC data as of 2026-11-10.

Des Moines, IA. Full-power TV.

Licensee
KDSM LICENSEE, LLC
Facility ID
56527
Power
1,000 kW ERP, 612 m HAAT
ERP
1,000 kW
HAAT
612 m
Coordinates (NAD83)
41.83, -93.61517
Tower (ASR)
1061304
State
Iowa

Also on this tower

  • KDMI Ch 56 (RF 19), Full-power TV, Des Moines, IA
  • KDRB 100.3 MHz, FM, Des Moines, IA
  • KDIT-CD Ch 45 (RF 17), Class A TV, Des Moines, IA
  • KCWI-TV Ch 23 (RF 23), Full-power TV, Ames, IA

Quick answers

What frequency is KDSM-TV on?
KDSM-TV is on Ch 17 (RF 16): the first number is the channel viewers tune; RF is the channel it actually transmits on. It is a Full-power TV station.
Where is KDSM-TV?
KDSM-TV is licensed to Des Moines, Iowa. Its licensed transmitter site is at 41.83, -93.61517 (NAD83), on registered tower ASR 1061304.
Who owns KDSM-TV?
The FCC license for KDSM-TV is held by KDSM LICENSEE, LLC.
How powerful is KDSM-TV?
KDSM-TV is licensed for 1,000 kW effective radiated power (ERP) with its antenna 612 m above average terrain (HAAT).