TV channels & antenna towers in Harrisburg, Nebraska

Harrisburg has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K09YH-D, 22 miles to the N.

Open Harrisburg in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

100population

Network channels in Harrisburg

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKSTFCW	10.3	31 mi	6° N	Weak	Scottsbluff, NE
ABCKKTQ-CDABC	16	69 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Cheyenne, WY
ABCKLWYABC	27.2	69 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Cheyenne, WY

Over-the-air TV in Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Nebraska has a population of about 100. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Harrisburg, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Cheyenne, WY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cheyenne's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27.2 (KLWY) and CW on channel 10.3 (KSTF). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCNC-TV in Denver, CO, 148 miles to the southwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KUSA in Denver, CO, 148 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 Harrisburg

Point your antenna WSW, at about 240°. The main network towers for Harrisburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

KLWY (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Harrisburg. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Harrisburg

The farthest main network tower for Harrisburg is KLWY (ABC), 69 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 Harrisburg

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K09YH-DLow power	22 mi	11° N	Weak	Scottsbluff, NE
KDUH-TVFull power	39 mi	60° ENE	Fair	Sidney, NE
KTNE-TVFull power	40 mi	61° ENE	Fair	Alliance, NE
K18JD-DTranslator	43 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Torrington, WY
K16EJ-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K28FW-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K30FO-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K14JZ-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K18FN-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K26FM-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K32EX-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K20FS-DTranslator	53 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Peetz, CO
K16IO-DTranslator	58 mi	285° WNW	Poor	Chugwater, WY
KGSC-LDLow power	58 mi	242° WSW	Poor	Cheyenne, WY
K36JO-DTranslator	58 mi	242° WSW	Poor	Cheyenne, WY
K18NV-DLow power	58 mi	242° WSW	Poor	Cheyenne, WY

How Harrisburg compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Harrisburg ranks 107th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 31 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

48% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Harrisburg: 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 240° WSW, the direction of KLWY (ABC), 69 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 2 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 Harrisburg, NE?

ABC is on channel 27.2 from KLWY, broadcasting from 69 miles WSW of Harrisburg. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Harrisburg, NE?

CW is on channel 10.3 from KSTF, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Harrisburg. Estimated signal: weak.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Harrisburg; around 2 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 Harrisburg?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 240°. The main network towers for Harrisburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.