KWNB-TV (ABC) · Channel 6
Full power TV station · Hayes Center, Nebraska
KWNB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 6, licensed to Hayes Center, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About KWNB-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 11.9 kW effective radiated power, KWNB-TV runs more power than 6% 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 221 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 12% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 37,100 residents, as far as North Platte, NE (37 miles).
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KHGI-CD in North Platte, NE, 45 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 | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hayes Center, NE |
| Tower location | 40.62556, -101.02972 |
| Effective radiated power | 11.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 21162 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWNB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Center, NE | 7.9 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Trenton, NE | 31 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Imperial, NE | 33 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Stockville, NE | 35 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| McCook, NE | 36 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Sutherland, NE | 37 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| North Platte, NE | 37 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Grant, NE | 39 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWNB-TV transmitter tower?
KWNB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.6256, -101.0297, near Hayes Center, NE. It is licensed to Hayes Center, Nebraska.
What channel is KWNB-TV on?
KWNB-TV appears as virtual channel 6 (6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KWNB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 54 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWNB-TV with an antenna?
About 37,100 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWNB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWNB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.