KPTM (CW) · Channel 42.3
Full power TV station · Omaha, Nebraska
KPTM is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 42.3, licensed to Omaha, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 70 cities and towns within 74 miles.
About KPTM
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 800 kW effective radiated power, KPTM runs more power than 73% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 475 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 68% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 63 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 74 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 70 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,130,000 residents, as far as Columbus, NE (64 miles).
KPTM shares its transmitter site with KXVO. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KTIV in Sioux City, IA, 105 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 | 42.3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Omaha, NE |
| Tower location | 41.07108, -96.22564 |
| Effective radiated power | 800 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 51491 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KPTM
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna, NE | 4.9 mi | 171° S | Strong |
| Ashland, NE | 7.8 mi | 73° ENE | Strong |
| Chalco, NE | 8.7 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Papillion, NE | 11 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| La Vista, NE | 13 mi | 232° SW | Strong |
| Ralston, NE | 13 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Elkhorn, NE | 15 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Offutt Air Force Base, NE | 16 mi | 258° WSW | Strong |
| Valley, NE | 18 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Bellevue, NE | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Strong |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 18 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Waverly, NE | 19 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Omaha, NE | 20 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Carter Lake, IA | 22 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| Wahoo, NE | 23 mi | 115° ESE | Strong |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 23 mi | 235° SW | Strong |
| Glenwood, IA | 25 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Syracuse, NE | 29 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Fremont, NE | 29 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Lincoln, NE | 30 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Blair, NE | 33 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Nebraska City, NE | 33 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Hickman, NE | 38 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Missouri Valley, IA | 38 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Seward, NE | 47 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Milford, NE | 48 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| David City, NE | 49 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Crete, NE | 49 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Shenandoah, IA | 49 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Schuyler, NE | 51 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Auburn, NE | 51 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Red Oak, IA | 52 mi | 275° W | Good |
| West Point, NE | 59 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Harlan, IA | 62 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Beatrice, NE | 62 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Columbus, NE | 64 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Clarinda, IA | 66 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Onawa, IA | 66 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Atlantic, IA | 67 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| York, NE | 73 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KPTM transmitter tower?
KPTM broadcasts from a tower at 41.0711, -96.2256, near Springfield, NE. It is licensed to Omaha, Nebraska.
What channel is KPTM on?
KPTM appears as virtual channel 42.3 (42.3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KPTM broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 74 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 83 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KPTM with an antenna?
About 1,130,000 people live in the 70 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KPTM?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KPTM tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.