KNSN-TV
Full power TV station · Reno, Nevada
KNSN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Reno, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 31 cities and towns within 48 miles.
About KNSN-TV
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 100 kW effective radiated power, KNSN-TV runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 176 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 7% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 42 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 48 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 31 cities and towns in our guide with about 574,000 residents, as far as South Lake Tahoe, CA (46 miles).
KNSN-TV shares its transmitter site with K05NL-D, K06QX-D, KNRC-LD, KRMF-LD, KCNL-LD and KNPB 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 | 39.58417, -119.79861 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 19191 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNSN-TV
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 | 235° SW | Strong |
| Golden Valley, NV | 2.6 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| Reno, NV | 3.9 mi | 12° NNE | Strong |
| Sparks, NV | 4.2 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Lemmon Valley, NV | 4.3 mi | 146° SSE | Strong |
| Spanish Springs, NV | 6.6 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| 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 | Good |
| Incline Village, NV | 25 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Dayton, NV | 26 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Kings Beach, CA | 27 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Stagecoach, NV | 27 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Truckee, CA | 27 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Tahoe Vista, CA | 27 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Carson City, NV | 29 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Fernley, NV | 29 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Dollar Point, CA | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Silver Springs, NV | 33 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| 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 | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Tahoma, CA | 40 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Kingsbury, NV | 42 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Minden, NV | 44 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Gardnerville, NV | 44 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| East Valley, NV | 45 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 46 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV | 48 mi | 356° N | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNSN-TV transmitter tower?
KNSN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.5842, -119.7986, near Sun Valley, NV. It is licensed to Reno, Nevada.
How far does KNSN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 48 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 57 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNSN-TV with an antenna?
About 574,000 people live in the 31 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNSN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNSN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.