You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 68642 (Madison, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68642 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (93°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (93°), 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 68642
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 · Full Power | 56.7 mi | S (169°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 39.8 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMJF-LD Columbus, NE · Low Power | 21.2 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNEN-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 25.1 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 90.3 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 81.2 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 84.9 mi | SSW (213°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 79.3 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 79.3 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23PU-D Norfolk, NE · Translator | 24.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTP-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 24.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24JG-D Norfolk, NE · Translator | 25.0 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Madison, NE Free TV Channels (10.1 mi from ZIP 68642 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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