KATH-LD (NBC) · Channel 5
Low power TV station · Juneau-Douglas, Alaska
KATH-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 5, licensed to Juneau-Douglas, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1 city and town within 4.2 miles.
About KATH-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 4.2 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 1 city or town in our guide with about 32,800 residents, as far as Juneau, AK (0.2 miles).
KATH-LD shares its transmitter site with KTOO-TV and K06QP-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KUBD in Ketchikan, AK, 229 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 5 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Juneau-Douglas, AK |
| Tower location | 58.29967, -134.42389 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 188833 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KATH-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau, AK | 0.2 mi | 224° SW | Good |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KATH-LD transmitter tower?
KATH-LD broadcasts from a tower at 58.2997, -134.4239, near Juneau, AK. It is licensed to Juneau-Douglas, Alaska.
What channel is KATH-LD on?
KATH-LD appears as virtual channel 5 (5.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KATH-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 4.2 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 17 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KATH-LD with an antenna?
About 32,800 people live in the 1 city or town within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KATH-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KATH-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.