TV channels & antenna towers in Cozad, Nebraska

Cozad has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K28GC-D, 13 miles to the NW.

Open Cozad in the live finder

18TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

3,863population

Network channels in Cozad

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKHGI-CDABC	27	44 mi	305° NW	Poor	North Platte, NE
CWKNPL-LDCW	10.3	46 mi	302° WNW	Poor	North Platte, NE
FOXKNOP-TVFox	2.2	46 mi	302° WNW	Weak	North Platte, NE
CWKIIT-CDCW	11.2	46 mi	302° WNW	Poor	North Platte, NE
ABCKWNB-TVABC	6	57 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Hayes Center, NE
ABCKWNB-LDABC	6	57 mi	219° SW	Poor	McCook, NE
ABCKHGI-TVABC	27	60 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Kearney, NE
NBCKGINNBC	11.2	65 mi	107° ESE	Poor	Grand Island, NE

Over-the-air TV in Cozad

Cozad is a town of about 3,860 people in Nebraska. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to North Platte, so most of the network channels you will find here come from North Platte's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (KHGI-TV), NBC on channel 11.2 (KGIN), Fox on channel 2.2 (KNOP-TV) and CW on channel 10.3 (KNPL-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KBSL-DT in Goodland, KS, 127 miles to the southwest. 2 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 Cozad

The main network towers around Cozad are in different directions: ABC 103° ESE (60 mi), NBC 107° ESE (65 mi) and Fox 302° WNW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KNOP-TV and KIIT-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles northwest of Cozad (302° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

KHGI-TV (ABC), KGIN (NBC) and KNOP-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Cozad. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cozad

The farthest main network tower for Cozad is KGIN (NBC), 65 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Cozad

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K28GC-DLow power	13 mi	307° NW	Fair	Gothenburg, NE
K24HG-DLow power	22 mi	136° SE	Weak	Cozad, NE
K30FV-DLow power	38 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Cambridge, NE
K31OC-DTranslator	41 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Broken Bow, NE
KLNE-TVFull power	43 mi	140° SE	Good	Lexington, NE
K20NE-DLow power	44 mi	305° NW	Poor	North Platte, NE
KMBB-LDLow power	46 mi	302° WNW	Poor	North Platte, NE
KPNE-TVFull power	62 mi	281° W	Weak	North Platte, NE
K21OI-DTranslator	63 mi	229° SW	Poor	McCook/Culbertson, NE
K33FF-DTranslator	64 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Wallace, Etc., NE

How Cozad compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Cozad ranks 97th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 44 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

48% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is North Platte, 44 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cozad: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 107° ESE, the direction of KGIN (NBC), 65 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 3 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 Cozad, NE?

ABC is on channel 27 from KHGI-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Cozad. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Cozad, NE?

NBC is on channel 11.2 from KGIN, broadcasting from 65 miles ESE of Cozad. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Cozad, NE?

Fox is on channel 2.2 from KNOP-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles WNW of Cozad. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Cozad, NE?

CW is on channel 10.3 from KNPL-LD, broadcasting from 46 miles WNW of Cozad. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Cozad; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Cozad?

What kind of antenna do I need in Cozad?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 165° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cozad?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cozad?

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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