You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 68634 (Columbus, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68634 · 0 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 (159°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (159°), 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 68634
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 · Full Power | 36.6 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 44.0 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 44.0 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMJF-LD Columbus, NE · Low Power | 13.8 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 68.7 mi | SW (222°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 77.0 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 77.0 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 76.9 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 70.1 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | KHNE-TV Hastings, NE · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 57.3 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 59.7 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 70.1 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Columbus, NE Free TV Channels (8.4 mi from ZIP 68634 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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