KNDO (NBC) · Channel 23
Full power TV station · Yakima, Washington
KNDO is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 23, licensed to Yakima, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 24 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About KNDO
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 150 kW effective radiated power, KNDO runs more power than 42% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 246 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 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 24 cities and towns in our guide with about 229,000 residents, as far as Yakima, WA (4.8 miles).
KNDO shares its transmitter site with KIMA-TV (CW), KUNW-CD (Univision), KYVE, KDHW-CD (Trinity), KCYU-LD (Fox) and K19JX-D and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KNDU in Richland, WA, 72 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 | 23 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Yakima, WA |
| Tower location | 46.53278, -120.50833 |
| Effective radiated power | 150 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 246 m (807 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12395 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNDO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap, WA | 2.3 mi | 223° SW | Strong |
| Yakima, WA | 4.8 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| Ahtanum, WA | 5.7 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Terrace Heights, WA | 6.0 mi | 213° SSW | Strong |
| West Valley, WA | 6.2 mi | 132° SE | Strong |
| Wapato, WA | 7.2 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Selah, WA | 8.4 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Gleed, WA | 10.0 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Toppenish, WA | 14 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Zillah, WA | 15 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Tieton, WA | 17 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Granger, WA | 20 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Sunnyside, WA | 28 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Desert Aire, WA | 30 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Kittitas, WA | 31 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Mattawa, WA | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Ellensburg, WA | 32 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Mabton, WA | 33 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Grandview, WA | 35 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Prosser, WA | 42 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Royal City, WA | 49 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Cle Elum, WA | 50 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Goldendale, WA | 51 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Benton City, WA | 52 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNDO transmitter tower?
KNDO broadcasts from a tower at 46.5328, -120.5083, near Union Gap, WA. It is licensed to Yakima, Washington.
What channel is KNDO on?
KNDO appears as virtual channel 23 (23.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KNDO 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 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNDO with an antenna?
About 229,000 people live in the 24 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNDO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNDO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.