KNDB
Full power TV station · Bismarck, North Dakota
KNDB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bismarck, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About KNDB
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 50 kW effective radiated power, KNDB runs more power than 27% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 300 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 28% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 101,000 residents, as far as Mandan, ND (17 miles).
KNDB shares its transmitter site with KBME-TV, KXMB-TV (CW) and KBMY (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bismarck, ND |
| Tower location | 46.58994, -100.79467 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82611 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNDB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, ND | 13 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Bismarck, ND | 15 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Mandan, ND | 17 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Linton, ND | 35 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Fort Yates, ND | 36 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Carson, ND | 39 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Center, ND | 43 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Steele, ND | 45 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Napoleon, ND | 49 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Washburn, ND | 50 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| McIntosh, SD | 53 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNDB transmitter tower?
KNDB broadcasts from a tower at 46.5899, -100.7947, near Lincoln, ND. It is licensed to Bismarck, North Dakota.
How far does KNDB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNDB with an antenna?
About 101,000 people live in the 11 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNDB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNDB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.