You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 68512 (Lincoln, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68512 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NNE (21°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (21°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 68512
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Translator | 2.9 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 25.3 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 25.3 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 34.1 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | CW | KFXL-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 4.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFDY-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 4.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWH-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 6.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 53.1 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 34.1 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 53.0 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 52.9 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 88.1 mi | W (267°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 53.0 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJS-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 33.1 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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