KNDM
Full power TV station · Minot, North Dakota
KNDM is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Minot, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 51 miles.
About KNDM
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, KNDM 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 239 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 15% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 51 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 68,000 residents, as far as Minot, ND (14 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Minot, ND |
| Tower location | 48.05389, -101.43472 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82615 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNDM
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | 14 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Burlington, ND | 15 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Surrey, ND | 19 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Velva, ND | 23 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Minot Air Force Base, ND | 26 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Garrison, ND | 28 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Parshall, ND | 33 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Stanley, ND | 48 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| New Town, ND | 49 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Mohall, ND | 49 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Stanton, ND | 51 mi | 357° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNDM transmitter tower?
KNDM broadcasts from a tower at 48.0539, -101.4347, near Minot, ND. It is licensed to Minot, North Dakota.
How far does KNDM broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 51 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 60 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNDM with an antenna?
About 68,000 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 KNDM?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNDM tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.