KNDU (NBC) · Channel 25
Full power TV station · Richland, Washington
KNDU is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 25, licensed to Richland, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 40 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About KNDU
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, KNDU runs more power than 42% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 394 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 55% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 40 cities and towns in our guide with about 421,000 residents, as far as Walla Walla, WA (38 miles).
KNDU shares its transmitter site with K21OT-D, K32KY-D, KBWU-LD (Fox), K06QD-D, KVEW (ABC) and KTNW. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KNDO in Yakima, 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 | 25 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Richland, WA |
| Tower location | 46.10306, -119.13139 |
| Effective radiated power | 150 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 394 m (1,293 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12427 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNDU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland, WA | 2.1 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Finley, WA | 5.8 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Kennewick, WA | 7.5 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Burbank, WA | 8.8 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| Pasco, WA | 9.5 mi | 189° S | Strong |
| West Pasco, WA | 10 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Richland, WA | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Umatilla, OR | 16 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| West Richland, WA | 18 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Hermiston, OR | 20 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Benton City, WA | 20 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Irrigon, OR | 22 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Stanfield, OR | 23 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Prosser, WA | 31 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Boardman, OR | 33 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Basin City, WA | 34 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Pendleton, OR | 34 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Garrett, WA | 35 mi | 276° W | Good |
| College Place, WA | 36 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Athena, OR | 37 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Mission, OR | 37 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Milton-Freewater, OR | 38 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Walla Walla, WA | 38 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Grandview, WA | 38 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Walla Walla East, WA | 40 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Connell, WA | 41 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Mabton, WA | 42 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Sunnyside, WA | 45 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Pilot Rock, OR | 45 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Waitsburg, WA | 48 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Othello, WA | 50 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Granger, WA | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Desert Aire, WA | 55 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Heppner, OR | 56 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Mattawa, WA | 57 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Dayton, WA | 57 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Zillah, WA | 58 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Toppenish, WA | 59 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Warden, WA | 60 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Royal City, WA | 60 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNDU transmitter tower?
KNDU broadcasts from a tower at 46.1031, -119.1314, near Highland, WA. It is licensed to Richland, Washington.
What channel is KNDU on?
KNDU appears as virtual channel 25 (25.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KNDU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNDU with an antenna?
About 421,000 people live in the 40 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNDU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNDU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.