KETV (ABC) · Channel 7
Full power TV station · Omaha, Nebraska
KETV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 7, licensed to Omaha, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 66 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About KETV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 700 kW effective radiated power, KETV runs more power than 69% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 396 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 55% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 66 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,100,000 residents, as far as Lincoln, NE (48 miles).
KETV shares its transmitter site with KYNE-TV, KMTV-TV (CBS) and WOWT (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KLKN in Lincoln, NE, 73 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 7 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Omaha, NE |
| Tower location | 41.30889, -96.02617 |
| Effective radiated power | 700 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53903 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KETV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 5.7 mi | 309° NW | Strong |
| Carter Lake, IA | 5.8 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Ralston, NE | 7.2 mi | 7° N | Strong |
| La Vista, NE | 8.6 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 9.2 mi | 291° WNW | Strong |
| Papillion, NE | 11 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Chalco, NE | 11 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Elkhorn, NE | 11 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| Bellevue, NE | 14 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Offutt Air Force Base, NE | 14 mi | 337° NNW | Strong |
| Gretna, NE | 16 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Valley, NE | 17 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| Blair, NE | 17 mi | 163° SSE | Strong |
| Missouri Valley, IA | 19 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 22 mi | 340° NNW | Strong |
| Glenwood, IA | 23 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Ashland, NE | 26 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Fremont, NE | 26 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Wahoo, NE | 32 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Tekamah, NE | 34 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Waverly, NE | 38 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Harlan, IA | 43 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Nebraska City, NE | 45 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Syracuse, NE | 46 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Red Oak, IA | 46 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Lincoln, NE | 48 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Onawa, IA | 50 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Shenandoah, IA | 51 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| West Point, NE | 51 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Atlantic, IA | 53 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Schuyler, NE | 54 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Hickman, NE | 57 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| David City, NE | 57 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Denison, IA | 60 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Seward, NE | 62 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Audubon, IA | 63 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Auburn, NE | 64 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Clarinda, IA | 65 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Milford, NE | 65 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Crete, NE | 68 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KETV transmitter tower?
KETV broadcasts from a tower at 41.3089, -96.0262, near Omaha, NE. It is licensed to Omaha, Nebraska.
What channel is KETV on?
KETV appears as virtual channel 7 (7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KETV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KETV with an antenna?
About 1,100,000 people live in the 66 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KETV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KETV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.