You can get 14 free TV channels in Nebraska, NE
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Nebraska. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NNW (340°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (340°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Nebraska, NE
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.3 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.3 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 44.6 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 44.4 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 44.7 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 69.6 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 44.5 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 44.6 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | CW | KFXL-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 39.6 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 76.9 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 69.6 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25OG-D Falls City, NE · Translator | 33.2 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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