You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 68826 (Central, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68826 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (158°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (158°), 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 68826
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | PBS | KHNE-TV Hastings, NE · Full Power | 27.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 41.8 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 50.2 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSW (209°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KHGI-TV Kearney, NE · Full Power | 56.6 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KGIN Grand Island, NE · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 50.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KIUA-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMLF-LD Grand Island, NE · Low Power | 23.6 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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