KNGF
Full power TV station · Grand Forks, North Dakota
KNGF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Grand Forks, North Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 35 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About KNGF
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 720 kW effective radiated power, KNGF runs more power than 70% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 594 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 86% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 35 cities and towns in our guide with about 352,000 residents, as far as Grand Forks, ND (42 miles).
KNGF shares its transmitter site with KVLY-TV (NBC) and K28MA-D. 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 | Grand Forks, ND |
| Tower location | 47.34222, -97.28917 |
| Effective radiated power | 720 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 594 m (1,949 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776145 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNGF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville, ND | 11 mi | 171° S | Strong |
| Hillsboro, ND | 11 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| Finley, ND | 28 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Casselton, ND | 31 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Thompson, ND | 31 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Ada, MN | 36 mi | 275° W | Good |
| West Fargo, ND | 37 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Oakport, MN | 37 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Cooperstown, ND | 40 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Fargo, ND | 40 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Moorhead, MN | 41 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Grand Forks, ND | 42 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Larimore, ND | 42 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Dilworth, MN | 42 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 42 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND | 43 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Crookston, MN | 44 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Horace, ND | 44 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Valley City, ND | 44 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Glyndon, MN | 46 mi | 314° NW | Good |
| Sheldon, ND | 53 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Hawley, MN | 56 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | 60 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Mahnomen, MN | 62 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Barnesville, MN | 63 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Warren, MN | 64 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Lisbon, ND | 65 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Lakota, ND | 69 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Jamestown, ND | 73 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Fosston, MN | 74 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Grafton, ND | 74 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 74 mi | 224° SW | Fair |
| Park River, ND | 76 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 77 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Pelican Rapids, MN | 78 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNGF transmitter tower?
KNGF broadcasts from a tower at 47.3422, -97.2892, near Mayville, ND. It is licensed to Grand Forks, North Dakota.
How far does KNGF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNGF with an antenna?
About 352,000 people live in the 35 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNGF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNGF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.