You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 68769 (Plainview, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68769 · 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 (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 68769
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 28.4 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OW-D Neligh, NE · Translator | 21.0 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 83.4 mi | ENE (76°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 83.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 83.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 83.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | KMNE-TV Bassett, NE · Full Power | 84.8 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24JG-D Norfolk, NE · Translator | 30.3 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23PU-D Norfolk, NE · Translator | 30.8 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTP-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 30.8 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNEN-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 31.5 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Plainview, NE Free TV Channels (3.6 mi from ZIP 68769 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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