KCWH-LD (CW) · Channel 18
Low power TV station · Lincoln, Nebraska
KCWH-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 18, licensed to Lincoln, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KCWH-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 314,000 residents, as far as Lincoln, NE (1.5 miles).
The nearest other CW station in our data is KPTM in Omaha, NE, 29 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 18 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Lincoln, NE |
| Tower location | 40.82139, -96.66222 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 21165 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCWH-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 1.5 mi | 10° N | Strong |
| Waverly, NE | 9.6 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Eagle, NE | 12 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Hickman, NE | 14 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Milford, NE | 21 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Crete, NE | 21 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Ashland, NE | 21 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| Seward, NE | 24 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Wahoo, NE | 27 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Syracuse, NE | 27 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Weeping Water, NE | 27 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Wilber, NE | 28 mi | 34° NNE | Fair |
| Louisville, NE | 29 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCWH-LD transmitter tower?
KCWH-LD broadcasts from a tower at 40.8214, -96.6622, near Lincoln, NE. It is licensed to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What channel is KCWH-LD on?
KCWH-LD appears as virtual channel 18 (18.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KCWH-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCWH-LD with an antenna?
About 314,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCWH-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCWH-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.