ZIP 68970 40.1080° N  98.5298° W

TV Channels in Red Cloud, NE

ZIP Code: 68970 • Coordinates: 40.1080°N, 98.5298°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-47 dBm · KNHL
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 16° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
KHGI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
Charge! Ch. 13-4
ROAR Ch. 13-3
NBC
Not Available
CBS
KGIN
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 11-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 11-4
True Crime Network Ch. 11-6
FOX
KHGI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Charge! Ch. 13-4
ROAR Ch. 13-3
PBS
KHNE-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 29-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 29-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 29-4
World Channel Ch. 29-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KNHL
Ch. 05-3 · 480i (w)
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 05-3
CW+ Ch. 18-1
Outlaw Ch. 05-6
Oxygen Ch. 05-5
Start TV Ch. 05-2
Telemundo
KMLF-LD
Ch. 30-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 30-2
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 30-3
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
KNHL
HASTINGS, NE
 05-3 480i (w)
Court TVIONCW+ +3
-47 dBm Excellent 12° NNE
#2
KHNE-TV
HASTINGS, NE
 29-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-47 dBm Excellent 27° NNE
#3
KHGI-TV
KEARNEY, NE
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +1
-67 dBm Fair 335° NNW
#4
KHGI-TV
KEARNEY, NE
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +1
-67 dBm Fair 335° NNW
#5
KIUA-LD
LINCOLN, NE
 15-6 480i
Black Vision TVBustedDefy TV +4
-70 dBm Fair 29° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 16° · NNE · Spread 41°

Towers clustered within 41°

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

Red Cloud, Nebraska (68970) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KNHL at -47 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