KPNE-TV
Full power TV station · North Platte, Nebraska
KPNE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to North Platte, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About KPNE-TV
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 85 kW effective radiated power, KPNE-TV runs more power than 36% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 334 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 39,400 residents, as far as North Platte, NE (21 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | North Platte, NE |
| Tower location | 41.02278, -101.15444 |
| Effective radiated power | 85 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 47973 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPNE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland, NE | 9.4 mi | 189° S | Good |
| North Platte, NE | 21 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Ogallala, NE | 30 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Grant, NE | 32 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
| Hayes Center, NE | 36 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Tryon, NE | 38 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Imperial, NE | 43 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Stapleton, NE | 46 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Arthur, NE | 47 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Gothenburg, NE | 52 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Stockville, NE | 53 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Julesburg, CO | 58 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Trenton, NE | 59 mi | 353° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPNE-TV transmitter tower?
KPNE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.0228, -101.1544, near Sutherland, NE. It is licensed to North Platte, Nebraska.
How far does KPNE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPNE-TV with an antenna?
About 39,400 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 KPNE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPNE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.