KWNB-LD (ABC) · Channel 6
Low power TV station · McCook, Nebraska
KWNB-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 6, licensed to McCook, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About KWNB-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 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 9,220 residents.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KWNB-TV in Hayes Center, NE, 34 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 | 6 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | McCook, NE |
| Tower location | 40.21447, -100.66475 |
| Effective radiated power | 4.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 126405 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWNB-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCook, NE | 2.2 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Trenton, NE | 19 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| Stockville, NE | 27 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Cambridge, NE | 27 mi | 260° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWNB-LD transmitter tower?
KWNB-LD broadcasts from a tower at 40.2145, -100.6647, near McCook, NE. It is licensed to McCook, Nebraska.
What channel is KWNB-LD on?
KWNB-LD appears as virtual channel 6 (6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KWNB-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 35 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWNB-LD with an antenna?
About 9,220 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWNB-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWNB-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.