You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 68042 (Ashland, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68042 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: ENE (66°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (66°), 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 68042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 25.9 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 11.1 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 3.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 11.1 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJS-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 9.5 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 47.6 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 43.8 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 43.8 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | KFXL-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 26.9 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWH-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 22.2 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQMK-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 26.7 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOHA-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 26.7 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFDY-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 26.9 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 63.7 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ashland, NE Free TV Channels (5.0 mi from ZIP 68042 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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