TV channels & antenna towers in Ashland, Nebraska

Ashland has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAJS-LD, 6.3 miles to the ENE.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
6.3 mito the closest tower
2,558population

Network channels in Ashland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKPTMCW42.3 7.8 mi73° ENE StrongOmaha, NE
CWKCWH-LDCW18 21 mi226° SW FairLincoln, NE
FOXKFXL-TVFox51 25 mi211° SSW GoodLincoln, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo27 25 mi59° ENE FairOmaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS3 26 mi44° NE GoodOmaha, NE
ABCKETVABC7 26 mi44° NE GoodOmaha, NE
NBCWOWTNBC6 26 mi43° NE StrongOmaha, NE
CBSKOLNCBS10 45 mi249° WSW FairLincoln, NE
NBCKSNB-TVNBC4 45 mi249° WSW GoodYork, NE
ABCKLKNABC8 50 mi258° WSW FairLincoln, NE

Over-the-air TV in Ashland

With roughly 2,560 residents, Ashland is a town in Nebraska. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 7 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Ashland, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Omaha, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Omaha's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (KETV), CBS on channel 3 (KMTV-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WOWT), Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-TV), CW on channel 42.3 (KPTM) and Telemundo on channel 27 (KOHA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Ashland

The main network towers around Ashland are in different directions: ABC 44° NE (26 mi), CBS 44° NE (26 mi), NBC 43° NE (26 mi) and Fox 211° SSW (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, KMTV-TV, KETV and WOWT, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northeast of Ashland (44° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ashland at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ashland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ashland

The farthest main network tower for Ashland is WOWT (NBC), 26 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KXVO is only 7.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Ashland

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KAJS-LDLow power6.3 mi 67° ENEGoodLincoln, NE
KXVOFull power7.8 mi 73° ENEStrongOmaha, NE
KUON-TVFull power8.2 mi 326° NNWGoodLincoln, NE
K36QD-DTranslator24 mi 354° NWeakOmaha, NE
KFDY-LDLow power25 mi 211° SSWFairLincoln, NE
KQMK-LDLow power25 mi 59° ENEFairOmaha, NE
KYNE-TVFull power26 mi 44° NEFairOmaha, NE
KBIN-TVFull power31 mi 62° ENEGoodCouncil Bluffs, IA
K24GO-DTranslator36 mi 19° NNEPoorBlair, NE
KMJF-LDLow power54 mi 302° WNWPoorColumbus, NE
KWBE-LDLow power58 mi 202° SSWPoorBeatrice, NE
K33AC-DTranslator59 mi 179° SPoorPawnee City, NE
KHINFull power62 mi 70° ENEGoodRed Oak, IA
K23AA-DTranslator64 mi 207° SSWPoorBeatrice, NE
K34IB-DTranslator67 mi 5° NPoorDecatur, NE
K25OG-DTranslator68 mi 147° SSEPoorFalls City, NE

How Ashland compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Ashland ranks 1st of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 7.8 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

40% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Lincoln, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ashland: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 43° NE, the direction of WOWT (NBC), 26 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 18 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ashland, NE?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 26 miles NE of Ashland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ashland, NE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NE of Ashland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ashland, NE?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 26 miles NE of Ashland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Ashland, NE?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSW of Ashland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ashland, NE?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 7.8 miles ENE of Ashland. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ashland?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Ashland; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Ashland?

The main network towers around Ashland are in different directions: ABC 44° NE (26 mi), CBS 44° NE (26 mi), NBC 43° NE (26 mi) and Fox 211° SSW (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ashland?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 168° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ashland?

KXVO is only 7.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ashland?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Nebraska · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ashland; signal estimates ignore terrain.