ZIP 68433 40.0531° N  95.7382° W

TV Channels in Salem, NE

ZIP Code: 68433 • Coordinates: 40.0531°N, 95.7382°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-54 dBm · KQTV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 124° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-3
NBC
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-5
Telemundo Ch. 21-3
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
CBS
KNPN-CD
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Laff Ch. 26-5
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
News Ch. 26-3
FOX
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 27-3
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
PBS
KTWU
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 11-3
PBS Encore Ch. 11-3
World Channel Ch. 11-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WIBW-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-1
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
ION
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
Telemundo
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Grit Ch. 21-5
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-54 dBm Good 111° ESE
#2
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-54 dBm Good 111° ESE
#3
KTWU
TOPEKA, KS
 11-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-58 dBm Good 181° S
#4
KNPG-CD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
 21-1 1080i
NBCGritTelemundo +2
-67 dBm Fair 113° ESE
#5
KNPG-CD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
 21-1 1080i
NBCGritTelemundo +2
-67 dBm Fair 113° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 124° · SE · Spread 57°

Towers within 57° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Salem

Salem, Nebraska (68433) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KQTV at -54 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