You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 69026 (McCook, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 69026 · 1 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: SW (229°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (229°), 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 69026
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 | NBC | KSNK Mccook, NE · Full Power | 20.5 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWNB-LD Mccook, NE · Low Power | 18.7 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KWNB-TV Hayes Center, NE · Full Power | 52.8 mi | NW (322°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KBSL-DT Goodland, KS · Full Power | 71.9 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | KLNE-TV Lexington, NE · Full Power | 56.0 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KWKS Colby, KS · Full Power | 74.1 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KPNE-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 79.2 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FV-D Cambridge, NE · Low Power | 24.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21OI-D Mccook/Culbertson, NE · Translator | 30.3 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: McCook, NE Free TV Channels (16.7 mi from ZIP 69026 center) · Browse all Nebraska cities & ZIPs.
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