TV channels & antenna towers in Bennington, Nebraska
Bennington has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WOWT (NBC), 7.7 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Bennington
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWOWTNBC | 6 | 7.7 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| ABCKETVABC | 7 | 7.8 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CBSKMTV-TVCBS | 3 | 7.9 mi | 120° ESE | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo | 27 | 14 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| CWKPTMCW | 42.3 | 21 mi | 190° S | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CWKCWH-LDCW | 18 | 46 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| FOXKFXL-TVFox | 51 | 50 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
| CBSKOLNCBS | 10 | 66 mi | 234° SW | Weak | Lincoln, NE |
| NBCKSNB-TVNBC | 4 | 66 mi | 234° SW | Fair | York, NE |
| ABCKLKNABC | 8 | 68 mi | 241° WSW | Weak | Lincoln, NE |
Over-the-air TV in Bennington
With roughly 1,670 residents, Bennington is a small community in Nebraska. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 6 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Bennington, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 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 strongest network signals here 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 Bennington
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Bennington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WOWT, KETV and KMTV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 7.7 miles southeast of Bennington (119° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bennington at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bennington, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bennington
The farthest main network tower for Bennington is KMTV-TV (CBS), 7.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KFXL-TV (Fox), 50 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
WOWT is only 7.7 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 Bennington
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYNE-TVFull power | 7.8 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Omaha, NE |
| K24GO-DTranslator | 12 mi | 5° N | Poor | Blair, NE |
| K36QD-DTranslator | 13 mi | 274° W | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| KQMK-LDLow power | 14 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| KBIN-TVFull power | 18 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Council Bluffs, IA |
| KXVOFull power | 21 mi | 190° S | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| KAJS-LDLow power | 21 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
| KUON-TVFull power | 22 mi | 225° SW | Good | Lincoln, NE |
| K34IB-DTranslator | 45 mi | 353° N | Poor | Decatur, NE |
| KHINFull power | 47 mi | 91° E | Good | Red Oak, IA |
| KFDY-LDLow power | 50 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| KMJF-LDLow power | 57 mi | 276° W | Poor | Columbus, NE |
How Bennington compares with the rest of Nebraska
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Bennington ranks 12th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.
12% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Omaha, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bennington: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 120° ESE, the direction of KMTV-TV (CBS), 7.9 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 15 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Bennington, NE?
ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles ESE of Bennington. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Bennington, NE?
CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles ESE of Bennington. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bennington, NE?
NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 7.7 miles ESE of Bennington. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bennington, NE?
Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Bennington. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Bennington, NE?
CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Bennington. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bennington?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Bennington; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Bennington?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Bennington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bennington?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bennington?
KFXL-TV (Fox), 50 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bennington?
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 Bennington; signal estimates ignore terrain.