KUBD (NBC) · Channel 2
Full power TV station · Ketchikan, Alaska
KUBD is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 2, licensed to Ketchikan, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1 city and town within 8.4 miles.
About KUBD
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 0.41 kW effective radiated power, KUBD runs more power than 0% 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.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 8.4 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 1 city or town in our guide with about 8,200 residents.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is KING-TV in Seattle, WA, 666 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 | Ketchikan, AK |
| Tower location | 55.34975, -131.67447 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.41 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | -130 m (-426 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60520 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUBD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan, AK | 1.2 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUBD transmitter tower?
KUBD broadcasts from a tower at 55.3498, -131.6745, near Ketchikan, AK. It is licensed to Ketchikan, Alaska.
What channel is KUBD on?
KUBD appears as virtual channel 2 (2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does KUBD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 8.4 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 33 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUBD with an antenna?
About 8,200 people live in the 1 city or town within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUBD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUBD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.