TV Channels in Pawnee City, NE
ZIP Code: 68420 • Coordinates: 40.0790°N, 96.1891°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-50 dBm · KPTM
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 10° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KTKA-TV
Ch. 49-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 49-4
CW+ Ch. 49-3
Rewind TV Ch. 49-2
NBC
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-2
ION Ch. 27-3
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
CBS
WIBW-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 13-2
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-3
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
Oxygen Ch. 13-7
Start TV Ch. 13-4
FOX
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 42-3
MyN Ch. 42-2
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
PBS
K25OG-D
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 12-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-4
World Channel Ch. 12-2
CW
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 42-1
MyN Ch. 42-2
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
MyN
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 42-1
CW Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
ION
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-2
NBC Ch. 27-1
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
Telemundo
KWBE-LD
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 21-2
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 21-3
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KPTM OMAHA, NE | 42-1 720p | FOXCWMyN +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 358° N |
| #2 | KPTM OMAHA, NE | 42-1 720p | FOXCWMyN +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 358° N |
| #3 | KPTM OMAHA, NE | 42-1 720p | FOXCWMyN +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 358° N |
| #4 | K25OG-D FALLS CITY, NE | 12-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -51 dBm | Good | 70° ENE |
| #5 | KXVO OMAHA, NE | 42-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -51 dBm | Good | 358° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 61° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Pawnee City
Pawnee City, Nebraska (68420) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KPTM at -50 dBm, rated as "Good" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely