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KSNF (NBC) · Channel 16

Full power TV station · Joplin, Missouri

KSNF is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 16, licensed to Joplin, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 79 cities and towns within 64 miles.

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About KSNF

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 525 kW effective radiated power, KSNF runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).

Its antenna sits 322 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 37% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.

We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 79 cities and towns in our guide with about 509,000 residents, as far as Rogers, AR (57 miles).

KSNF shares its transmitter site with KODE-TV (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.

The nearest other NBC station in our data is KNWA-TV in Rogers, AR, 57 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

NetworkNBC
Virtual channel16
Station typeFull power (DTV)
City of licenseJoplin, MO
Tower location37.07583, -94.55472
Effective radiated power525 kW
Antenna height (HAAT)322 m (1,056 ft)
FCC facility ID67766
License statusLicensed

Cities that can receive KSNF

Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.

CityDistancePoint antennaEst. signal
Joplin, MO2.4 mi256° WSWStrong
Galena, KS4.7 mi90° EStrong
Carl Junction, MO7.0 mi175° SStrong
Webb City, MO7.0 mi226° SWStrong
Baxter Springs, KS11 mi70° ENEStrong
Carthage, MO15 mi243° WSWStrong
Columbus, KS17 mi112° ESEStrong
Neosho, MO18 mi324° NWStrong
Commerce, OK20 mi61° ENEGood
Miami, OK23 mi52° NEGood
Pittsburg, KS25 mi160° SSEGood
Frontenac, KS27 mi164° SSEGood
Lamar, MO33 mi208° SSWGood
Girard, KS34 mi153° SSEGood
Grove, OK35 mi20° NNEGood
Monett, MO36 mi287° WNWGood
Mount Vernon, MO41 mi268° WGood
Parsons, KS43 mi115° ESEGood
Bella Vista, AR44 mi339° NNWGood
Vinita, OK45 mi47° NEGood
Gravette, AR46 mi353° NGood
Aurora, MO47 mi279° WGood
Cassville, MO47 mi306° NWGood
Pea Ridge, AR49 mi331° NNWGood
Centerton, AR52 mi343° NNWGood
Bentonville, AR52 mi339° NNWGood
Little Flock, AR53 mi334° NNWGood
Fort Scott, KS53 mi171° SGood
Nevada, MO54 mi192° SSWGood
Gentry, AR56 mi356° NFair
Rogers, AR57 mi335° NNWFair
Coffeyville, KS59 mi87° EFair
Cave Springs, AR59 mi342° NNWFair
Republic, MO59 mi267° WFair
Clever, MO60 mi273° WFair
Siloam Springs, AR61 mi359° NFair
Lowell, AR61 mi338° NNWFair
El Dorado Springs, MO63 mi208° SSWFair
Willard, MO64 mi256° WSWFair
Bethel Heights, AR64 mi339° NNWFair

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the KSNF transmitter tower?

KSNF broadcasts from a tower at 37.0758, -94.5547, near Joplin, MO. It is licensed to Joplin, Missouri.

What channel is KSNF on?

KSNF appears as virtual channel 16 (16.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.

How far does KSNF broadcast?

With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.

How many people can watch KSNF with an antenna?

About 509,000 people live in the 79 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.

Which way do I point my antenna for KSNF?

Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSNF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.