You can get 15 free TV channels in Lincoln, NE
9 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Lincoln. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NE (38°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (38°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Lincoln, NE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Translator | 2.6 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 26.5 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 26.5 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 29.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | CW | KFXL-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 6.5 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 29.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWH-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 1.0 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFDY-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 6.5 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 48.3 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 48.1 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 48.3 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 90.2 mi | W (264°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 48.3 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJS-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 28.5 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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