KTWU operates on Channel 11 (198-204 Mhz) with an effective radiated power of 25,000 watts as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. KTWU transmits from a tower with a Height of Above Average Terrain of 990 feet. The tower is located at 301 SW Wanamaker Rd, in Topeka, KS. K30AL-LD operates on channel 30 (566-572 Mhz) with an effective radiated power of 7,100 watts. K30AL-LD transmits from a 533 foot tower located 2 miles east of Moran, KS.
KTWU broadcasts each day’s programming in stereo sound. In the future KTWU will broadcast on it’s HD channel (11.1) sound in full Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Some of KTWU’s programs are transmitted with closed captions for the hearing impaired and Descriptive Video Service (DVS) for the visually impaired..
KTWU is owned and operated by Washburn University of Topeka with studios located at 19th & Jewell on the Washburn University campus.
KTWU is a member of the Public Broadcasting
System (PBS).