You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 68801 (Grand Island, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68801 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: SSE (165°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (165°), 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 68801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 21.3 mi | SSW (192°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | PBS | KHNE-TV Hastings, NE · Full Power | 16.4 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMLF-LD Grand Island, NE · Low Power | 2.8 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KHGI-TV Kearney, NE · Full Power | 36.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 52.0 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KGIN Grand Island, NE · Full Power | 36.4 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 59.2 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KIUA-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 17.2 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 59.2 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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