KSNC (NBC) · Channel 2
Full power TV station · Great Bend, Kansas
KSNC is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 2, licensed to Great Bend, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 23 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About KSNC
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 500 kW effective radiated power, KSNC runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 284 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 23 cities and towns in our guide with about 139,000 residents, as far as Hutchinson, KS (52 miles).
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KSNW in Wichita, KS, 82 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Great Bend, KS |
| Tower location | 38.43167, -98.77194 |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 284 m (932 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 72359 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSNC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend, KS | 4.7 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Hoisington, KS | 6.0 mi | 177° S | Strong |
| Ellinwood, KS | 12 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Larned, KS | 25 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Saint John, KS | 30 mi | 359° N | Good |
| La Crosse, KS | 30 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Lyons, KS | 31 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Russell, KS | 32 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Sterling, KS | 34 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Victoria, KS | 35 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Ellsworth, KS | 36 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Nickerson, KS | 42 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Hays, KS | 43 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Kinsley, KS | 49 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Hutchinson, KS | 52 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| South Hutchinson, KS | 53 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Lincoln, KS | 54 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Pratt, KS | 54 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Ellis, KS | 55 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Inman, KS | 56 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Buhler, KS | 58 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| McPherson, KS | 60 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Lindsborg, KS | 60 mi | 261° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSNC transmitter tower?
KSNC broadcasts from a tower at 38.4317, -98.7719, near Great Bend, KS. It is licensed to Great Bend, Kansas.
What channel is KSNC on?
KSNC appears as virtual channel 2 (2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KSNC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSNC with an antenna?
About 139,000 people live in the 23 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSNC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSNC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.