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.
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
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 16 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Joplin, MO |
| Tower location | 37.07583, -94.55472 |
| Effective radiated power | 525 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67766 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSNF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 2.4 mi | 256° WSW | Strong |
| Galena, KS | 4.7 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Carl Junction, MO | 7.0 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Webb City, MO | 7.0 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Baxter Springs, KS | 11 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Carthage, MO | 15 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Columbus, KS | 17 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Neosho, MO | 18 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Commerce, OK | 20 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Miami, OK | 23 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Pittsburg, KS | 25 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Frontenac, KS | 27 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Lamar, MO | 33 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Girard, KS | 34 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Grove, OK | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Monett, MO | 36 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Mount Vernon, MO | 41 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Parsons, KS | 43 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Bella Vista, AR | 44 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Vinita, OK | 45 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Gravette, AR | 46 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Aurora, MO | 47 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Cassville, MO | 47 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 49 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Centerton, AR | 52 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Bentonville, AR | 52 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Little Flock, AR | 53 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Fort Scott, KS | 53 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Nevada, MO | 54 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Gentry, AR | 56 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Rogers, AR | 57 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Coffeyville, KS | 59 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Cave Springs, AR | 59 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Republic, MO | 59 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Clever, MO | 60 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 61 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Lowell, AR | 61 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| El Dorado Springs, MO | 63 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Willard, MO | 64 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Bethel Heights, AR | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
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.