KSNV (NBC) · Channel 3
Full power TV station · Las Vegas, Nevada
KSNV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 3, licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 20 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About KSNV
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KSNV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 383 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 52% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 20 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,050,000 residents, as far as Bullhead City, AZ (64 miles).
KSNV shares its transmitter site with K36NE-D, KHDF-CD, KLVX, KVVU-TV (Fox), KLSV-LD and KVMY and 6 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, CA, 169 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 | 3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Las Vegas, NV |
| Tower location | 36.00758, -115.00747 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 383 m (1,256 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 10179 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSNV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NV | 2.6 mi | 213° SSW | Strong |
| Whitney, NV | 6.5 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Paradise, NV | 9.9 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Boulder City, NV | 10.0 mi | 282° WNW | Strong |
| Winchester, NV | 10 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Enterprise, NV | 13 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Las Vegas, NV | 14 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 15 mi | 165° SSE | Strong |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Spring Valley, NV | 15 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Nellis Air Force Base, NV | 17 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Summerlin South, NV | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| Sandy Valley, NV | 37 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Moapa Valley, NV | 50 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Dolan Springs, AZ | 50 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Moapa Town, NV | 52 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Meadview, AZ | 52 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Pahrump, NV | 56 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Laughlin, NV | 63 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 64 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSNV transmitter tower?
KSNV broadcasts from a tower at 36.0076, -115.0075, near Henderson, NV. It is licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada.
What channel is KSNV on?
KSNV appears as virtual channel 3 (3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KSNV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSNV with an antenna?
About 2,050,000 people live in the 20 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSNV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSNV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.