You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 69040 (McCook, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 69040 · 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: NNE (33°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (33°), 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 69040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | KWNB-TV Hayes Center, NE · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NNE (14°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | KSNK Mccook, NE · Full Power | 42.5 mi | SSE (149°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KPNE-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 46.2 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21OI-D Mccook/Culbertson, NE · Translator | 13.6 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KBSL-DT Goodland, KS · Full Power | 65.4 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | KNOP-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 62.0 mi | NNE (19°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33FO-D Benkelman, NE · Translator | 24.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWNB-LD Mccook, NE · Low Power | 25.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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