KONC
Full power TV station · Alexandria, Minnesota
KONC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Alexandria, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 70 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About KONC
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 140 kW effective radiated power, KONC runs more power than 41% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 273 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 20% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 70 cities and towns in our guide with about 467,000 residents, as far as Ramsey, MN (56 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Alexandria, MN |
| Tower location | 45.56750, -94.51194 |
| Effective radiated power | 140 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 273 m (896 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776087 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KONC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegeville, MN | 7.4 mi | 256° WSW | Strong |
| Cold Spring, MN | 8.7 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Saint Joseph, MN | 9.4 mi | 271° W | Strong |
| Waite Park, MN | 14 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Sartell, MN | 15 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Melrose, MN | 16 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Sauk Rapids, MN | 17 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 17 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Saint Augusta, MN | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Sauk Centre, MN | 24 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Annandale, MN | 28 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Little Falls, MN | 29 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Litchfield, MN | 30 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Long Prairie, MN | 33 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Becker, MN | 33 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Monticello, MN | 39 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Willmar, MN | 40 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Big Lake, MN | 41 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Buffalo, MN | 41 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Princeton, MN | 45 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Montrose, MN | 45 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Zimmerman, MN | 45 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Alexandria, MN | 47 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Albertville, MN | 47 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Hutchinson, MN | 47 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Saint Michael, MN | 48 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Otsego, MN | 49 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Elk River, MN | 49 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Hanover, MN | 50 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Rockford, MN | 50 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Delano, MN | 51 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Watertown, MN | 53 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Nowthen, MN | 53 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Dayton, MN | 53 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Rogers, MN | 53 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Independence, MN | 54 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Baxter, MN | 55 mi | 191° SSW | Fair |
| Benson, MN | 56 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Ramsey, MN | 56 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Brainerd, MN | 57 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KONC transmitter tower?
KONC broadcasts from a tower at 45.5675, -94.5119, near Avon, MN. It is licensed to Alexandria, Minnesota.
How far does KONC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KONC with an antenna?
About 467,000 people live in the 70 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KONC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KONC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.