You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 68860 (Broken Bow, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 68860 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: W (276°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (276°), 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 68860
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | NBC | KNOP-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 49.0 mi | W (276°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KHGI-TV Kearney, NE · Full Power | 58.6 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | PBS | KLNE-TV Lexington, NE · Full Power | 54.7 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31OC-D Broken Bow, NE · Translator | 19.7 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KWNB-TV Hayes Center, NE · Full Power | 73.4 mi | WSW (242°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KGIN Grand Island, NE · Full Power | 64.2 mi | SE (126°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KNHL Hastings, NE · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (114°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KPNE-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 71.2 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | KMNE-TV Bassett, NE · Full Power | 84.5 mi | N (11°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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