TV Channels in Madison, NE
ZIP Code: 68748 • Coordinates: 41.8370°N, 97.4746°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · KLKN
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 105° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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8 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
-49 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
K24JG-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-4
ION Ch. 04-5
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
CBS
KOLN
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-50 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
KPTP-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
PBS
KUON-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-54 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
Not Available
MyN
KPTP-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
K24JG-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-4
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
Telemundo
KMJF-LD
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 16-2
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 16-3
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KLKN LINCOLN, NE | 08-1 1080i | ABCGritLaff +2 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 172° S |
| #2 | K24JG-D NORFOLK, NE | 04-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVION +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 22° NNE |
| #3 | K24JG-D NORFOLK, NE | 04-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVION +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 22° NNE |
| #4 | KOLN LINCOLN, NE | 10-1 1080i | CBSCourt TV365BLK +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 168° SSE |
| #5 | KUON-TV LINCOLN, NE | 12-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -54 dBm | Good | 132° SE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 82° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Madison
Madison, Nebraska (68748) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KLKN at -49 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