You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 68786 (Plainview, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68786 · 1 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: SE (142°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (142°), 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 68786
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 | 23.1 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 87.2 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 87.2 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 85.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 63.8 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNEN-LD Norfolk, NE · Low Power | 34.5 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Plainview, NE Free TV Channels (15.6 mi from ZIP 68786 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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