KRNV-DT
Full power TV station · Reno, Nevada
KRNV-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Reno, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About KRNV-DT
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 19 kW effective radiated power, KRNV-DT runs more power than 10% 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 891 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 96% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 84 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 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 590,000 residents, as far as South Lake Tahoe, CA (27 miles).
KRNV-DT shares its transmitter site with KTVN (CBS), KOLO-TV (CW), KXNV-LD, KRNS-CD, KREN-TV (Univision) and K34QQ-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 | 39.31561, -119.88500 |
| Effective radiated power | 19 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 891 m (2,925 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60307 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KRNV-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village, NV | 6.5 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Kings Beach, CA | 9.3 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Tahoe Vista, CA | 10 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Carson City, NV | 12 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Virginia City, NV | 13 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Mogul, NV | 14 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Dollar Point, CA | 14 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Verdi, NV | 15 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| Reno, NV | 15 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Truckee, CA | 16 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Dayton, NV | 17 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Sparks, NV | 17 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Indian Hills, NV | 17 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA | 19 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Sun Valley, NV | 20 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Johnson Lane, NV | 20 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Golden Valley, NV | 21 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Tahoma, CA | 22 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Lemmon Valley, NV | 22 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Kingsbury, NV | 23 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Spanish Springs, NV | 25 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Cold Springs, NV | 26 mi | 169° S | Fair |
| Minden, NV | 26 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Gardnerville, NV | 27 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 27 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| East Valley, NV | 28 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Stagecoach, NV | 28 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV | 31 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Silver Springs, NV | 36 mi | 259° W | Fair |
| Fernley, NV | 39 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Yerington, NV | 45 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Topaz Ranch Estates, NV | 45 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Portola, CA | 46 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Smith, NV | 46 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Smith Valley, NV | 47 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Downieville, CA | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 54 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Foresthill, CA | 54 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KRNV-DT transmitter tower?
KRNV-DT broadcasts from a tower at 39.3156, -119.8850, near Incline Village, NV. It is licensed to Reno, Nevada.
How far does KRNV-DT 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 90 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KRNV-DT with an antenna?
About 590,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KRNV-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KRNV-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.