You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 69138 (Gothenburg, NE)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 69138 · 1 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: W (270°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (270°), 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 69138
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GC-D Gothenburg, NE · Low Power | 1.6 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KWNB-TV Hayes Center, NE · Full Power | 51.4 mi | WSW (241°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KNOP-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 32.3 mi | WNW (297°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KPNE-TV North Platte, NE · Full Power | 51.0 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KHGI-TV Kearney, NE · Full Power | 72.3 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KGIN Grand Island, NE · Full Power | 77.2 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | KLNE-TV Lexington, NE · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHGI-CD North Platte, NE · Class A | 30.9 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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