TV Channels in Brainard, NE
ZIP Code: 68626 • Coordinates: 41.1695°N, 96.9920°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-33 dBm · KLKN
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 140° SE
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
KLKN
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 08-2
Laff Ch. 08-4
Bounce TV Ch. 08-6
ION Mystery Ch. 08-3
NBC
WOWT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-4
365BLK Ch. 06-6
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-7
Start TV Ch. 06-5
CBS
KOLN
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 10-3
365BLK Ch. 10-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 10-4
Start TV Ch. 10-2
True Crime Network Ch. 10-6
FOX
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-35 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
KUON-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-33 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
-35 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
-35 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
WOWT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
365BLK Ch. 06-6
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-7
Start TV Ch. 06-5
Telemundo
KFDY-LD
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 27-2
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 | KLKN LINCOLN, NE | 08-1 1080i | ABCGritLaff +2 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 220° SW |
| #2 | KOLN LINCOLN, NE | 10-1 1080i | CBSCourt TV365BLK +3 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 201° SSW |
| #3 | KUON-TV LINCOLN, NE | 12-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 94° E |
| #4 | KUON-TV LINCOLN, NE | 12-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 94° E |
| #5 | KPTM OMAHA, NE | 42-1 720p | FOXCWMyN +3 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 99° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 80° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Brainard
Brainard, Nebraska (68626) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KLKN at -33 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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