KTNW
Full power TV station · Richland, Washington
KTNW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Richland, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 40 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About KTNW
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 55 kW effective radiated power, KTNW runs more power than 30% 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 369 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 49% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 40 cities and towns in our guide with about 421,000 residents, as far as Walla Walla, WA (38 miles).
KTNW shares its transmitter site with KBWU-LD (Fox), K06QD-D, K21OT-D, K32KY-D, KNDU (NBC) and KVEW (ABC). 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 | Richland, WA |
| Tower location | 46.10356, -119.12906 |
| Effective radiated power | 55 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 369 m (1,211 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71023 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTNW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland, WA | 2.1 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Finley, WA | 5.7 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Kennewick, WA | 7.5 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Burbank, WA | 8.7 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Pasco, WA | 9.5 mi | 188° S | Good |
| West Pasco, WA | 10 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Richland, WA | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Umatilla, OR | 16 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| West Richland, WA | 18 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Hermiston, OR | 20 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Benton City, WA | 20 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Irrigon, OR | 23 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Stanfield, OR | 23 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Prosser, WA | 31 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Boardman, OR | 33 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Basin City, WA | 34 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Pendleton, OR | 34 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Garrett, WA | 35 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| College Place, WA | 36 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Athena, OR | 37 mi | 304° WNW | Fair |
| Mission, OR | 37 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Milton-Freewater, OR | 37 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Walla Walla, WA | 38 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Grandview, WA | 38 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Walla Walla East, WA | 40 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Connell, WA | 41 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Mabton, WA | 42 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Sunnyside, WA | 45 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Pilot Rock, OR | 45 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Waitsburg, WA | 48 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Othello, WA | 50 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Granger, WA | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Desert Aire, WA | 55 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Heppner, OR | 56 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Mattawa, WA | 57 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Dayton, WA | 57 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Zillah, WA | 58 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Toppenish, WA | 59 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Warden, WA | 60 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Royal City, WA | 60 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTNW transmitter tower?
KTNW broadcasts from a tower at 46.1036, -119.1291, near Highland, WA. It is licensed to Richland, Washington.
How far does KTNW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTNW with an antenna?
About 421,000 people live in the 40 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTNW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTNW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.