KXNE-TV
Full power TV station · Norfolk, Nebraska
KXNE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Norfolk, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About KXNE-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 525 kW effective radiated power, KXNE-TV runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 323 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 38% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 232,000 residents, as far as Columbus, NE (56 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Norfolk, NE |
| Tower location | 42.23750, -97.27833 |
| Effective radiated power | 525 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 47995 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KXNE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce, NE | 13 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Wayne, NE | 13 mi | 272° W | Strong |
| Norfolk, NE | 16 mi | 26° NNE | Strong |
| Stanton, NE | 20 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Wakefield, NE | 21 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Battle Creek, NE | 23 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Wisner, NE | 25 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Hartington, NE | 27 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Plainview, NE | 27 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Madison, NE | 30 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Pender, NE | 30 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Creighton, NE | 36 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Ponca, NE | 37 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Neligh, NE | 39 mi | 79° ENE | Good |
| Center, NE | 40 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| West Point, NE | 40 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Vermillion, SD | 41 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Elk Point, SD | 43 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 44 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Yankton, SD | 44 mi | 172° S | Good |
| North Sioux City, SD | 45 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Dakota City, NE | 46 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| South Sioux City, NE | 47 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Macy, NE | 48 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Sioux City, IA | 48 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | 48 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Oakland, NE | 50 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Springfield, SD | 53 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Albion, NE | 53 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Akron, IA | 55 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Schuyler, NE | 56 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Columbus, NE | 56 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| North Bend, NE | 59 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Tyndall, SD | 60 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Onawa, IA | 62 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Tekamah, NE | 63 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Beresford, SD | 64 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Moville, IA | 64 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KXNE-TV transmitter tower?
KXNE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 42.2375, -97.2783, near Pierce, NE. It is licensed to Norfolk, Nebraska.
How far does KXNE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KXNE-TV with an antenna?
About 232,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KXNE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KXNE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.