You can get 15 free TV channels in Wakefield, NE
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Wakefield. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: NE (50°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (50°), 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 Wakefield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 21.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 33.3 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBWF-LD Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RL-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 33.3 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 88.1 mi | N (11°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 88.1 mi | N (11°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 87.0 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 54.3 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16NY-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNEN-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 29.5 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.