KNPB
Full power TV station · Reno, Nevada
KNPB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Reno, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 27 cities and towns within 44 miles.
About KNPB
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 32.3 kW effective radiated power, KNPB runs more power than 19% 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 163 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 44 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 27 cities and towns in our guide with about 534,000 residents, as far as Carson City, NV (29 miles).
KNPB shares its transmitter site with KNRC-LD, KRMF-LD, KCNL-LD, KGLR-LD, K05NL-D and K06QX-D and 1 more. 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 | Reno, NV |
| Tower location | 39.58400, -119.79972 |
| Effective radiated power | 32.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 163 m (534 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 10228 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNPB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley, NV | 1.5 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| Golden Valley, NV | 2.6 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Reno, NV | 3.8 mi | 11° NNE | Strong |
| Sparks, NV | 4.2 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Lemmon Valley, NV | 4.3 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Spanish Springs, NV | 6.7 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Mogul, NV | 8.3 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Verdi, NV | 11 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Cold Springs, NV | 12 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Virginia City, NV | 21 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Incline Village, NV | 25 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Dayton, NV | 26 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Kings Beach, CA | 27 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Stagecoach, NV | 27 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Truckee, CA | 27 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Tahoe Vista, CA | 27 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Carson City, NV | 29 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Fernley, NV | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Dollar Point, CA | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Silver Springs, NV | 33 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Indian Hills, NV | 34 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA | 36 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Johnson Lane, NV | 37 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Portola, CA | 39 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Tahoma, CA | 40 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Kingsbury, NV | 42 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Minden, NV | 44 mi | 358° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNPB transmitter tower?
KNPB broadcasts from a tower at 39.5840, -119.7997, near Sun Valley, NV. It is licensed to Reno, Nevada.
How far does KNPB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 44 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNPB with an antenna?
About 534,000 people live in the 27 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNPB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNPB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.