You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 68648 (North Bend, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68648 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SE (144°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (144°), 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 68648
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 24.8 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 39.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 45.0 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 39.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 46.3 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 39.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 36.8 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | KSNB-TV York, NE · Full Power | 46.3 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 36.8 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 39.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMJF-LD Columbus, NE · Low Power | 24.7 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 86.6 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 86.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 86.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 79.1 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | CW | KFXL-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 47.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJS-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 35.3 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: North Bend, NE Free TV Channels (4.2 mi from ZIP 68648 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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