TV channels & antenna towers in David City, Nebraska

David City has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMJF-LD, 15 miles to the NNW.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

2,836population

Network channels in David City

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLKNABC	8	27 mi	200° SSW	Fair	Lincoln, NE
CBSKOLNCBS	10	31 mi	185° S	Fair	Lincoln, NE
NBCKSNB-TVNBC	4	31 mi	185° S	Good	York, NE
CWKCWH-LDCW	18	39 mi	141° SE	Weak	Lincoln, NE
FOXKFXL-TVFox	51	45 mi	143° SE	Fair	Lincoln, NE
CWKPTMCW	42.3	49 mi	105° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS	3	57 mi	86° E	Good	Omaha, NE
NBCWOWTNBC	6	57 mi	86° E	Good	Omaha, NE
ABCKETVABC	7	57 mi	86° E	Good	Omaha, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo	27	61 mi	91° E	Poor	Omaha, NE

Over-the-air TV in David City

David City is a town of about 2,840 people in Nebraska. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 10 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of David City, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 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 (very weak signal). 6 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 David City

The main network towers around David City are in different directions: ABC 86° E (57 mi), CBS 86° E (57 mi), NBC 86° E (57 mi) and Fox 143° SE (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KOLN and KSNB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles south of David City (185° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach David City at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

KFXL-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from David City. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for David City

The farthest main network tower for David City is KETV (ABC), 57 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 David City

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KMJF-LDLow power	15 mi	335° NNW	Fair	Columbus, NE
KUON-TVFull power	36 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Lincoln, NE
K36QD-DTranslator	38 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Omaha, NE
KFDY-LDLow power	45 mi	143° SE	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KAJS-LDLow power	47 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KXVOFull power	49 mi	105° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
KIUA-LDLow power	54 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KNEN-LDLow power	55 mi	349° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K23PU-DTranslator	55 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KPTP-LDLow power	55 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K24GO-DTranslator	55 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Blair, NE
K24JG-DTranslator	55 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KYNE-TVFull power	57 mi	86° E	Weak	Omaha, NE
KHNE-TVFull power	60 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Hastings, NE
KQMK-LDLow power	61 mi	91° E	Poor	Omaha, NE
KMLF-LDLow power	67 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Grand Island, NE
KBIN-TVFull power	67 mi	89° E	Poor	Council Bluffs, IA
KXNE-TVFull power	68 mi	354° N	Weak	Norfolk, NE
K34IB-DTranslator	69 mi	41° NE	Poor	Decatur, NE

How David City compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, David City ranks 36th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Columbus, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in David City: 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 86° E, the direction of KETV (ABC), 57 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 12 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 David City, NE?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 57 miles E of David City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in David City, NE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles E of David City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in David City, NE?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 57 miles E of David City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in David City, NE?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SE of David City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in David City, NE?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 49 miles ESE of David City. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in David City?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of David City; around 12 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 David City?

What kind of antenna do I need in David City?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in David City?

Is there an app to find TV towers in David City?

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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