TV channels & antenna towers in Macy, Nebraska

Macy has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K34IB-D, 9.0 miles to the SE.

Open Macy in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

9.0 mito the closest tower

1,023population

Network channels in Macy

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKCAU-TVABC	9	33 mi	11° N	Fair	Sioux City, IA
CWKTIVCW	4.2	33 mi	12° NNE	Good	Sioux City, IA
FOXKPTHFox	44	33 mi	12° NNE	Good	Sioux City, IA
NBCWOWTNBC	6	58 mi	163° SSE	Good	Omaha, NE
ABCKETVABC	7	58 mi	163° SSE	Good	Omaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS	3	58 mi	163° SSE	Good	Omaha, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo	27	65 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Omaha, NE

Over-the-air TV in Macy

Macy, Nebraska has a population of about 1,020. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 9 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Four of the 7 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 44 (KPTH), CW on channel 4.2 (KTIV) and Telemundo on channel 27 (KOHA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 7 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 Macy

The main network towers around Macy are in different directions: ABC 163° SSE (58 mi), CBS 163° SSE (58 mi), NBC 163° SSE (58 mi) and Fox 12° NNE (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, KCAU-TV, KTIV and KPTH, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles north of Macy (11° N). 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 Macy at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Macy

The farthest main network tower for Macy is KMTV-TV (CBS), 58 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Macy

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K34IB-DTranslator	9.0 mi	145° SE	Weak	Decatur, NE
KBWF-LDLow power	25 mi	352° N	Fair	Sioux City, IA
K16NY-DLow power	25 mi	352° N	Fair	Sioux City, IA
KSIN-TVFull power	28 mi	5° N	Good	Sioux City, IA
K27LD-DLow power	29 mi	358° N	Poor	Salix, IA
K31PP-DLow power	29 mi	358° N	Poor	Sioux City, IA
KMEGFull power	33 mi	12° NNE	Good	Sioux City, IA
K24GO-DTranslator	42 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Blair, NE
KXNE-TVFull power	48 mi	281° W	Good	Norfolk, NE
K36QD-DTranslator	51 mi	183° S	Poor	Omaha, NE
KNEN-LDLow power	51 mi	264° W	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K23PU-DTranslator	52 mi	264° W	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KPTP-LDLow power	52 mi	264° W	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K24JG-DTranslator	52 mi	264° W	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KYNE-TVFull power	58 mi	163° SSE	Weak	Omaha, NE
KQMK-LDLow power	65 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Omaha, NE
KMJF-LDLow power	65 mi	226° SW	Poor	Columbus, NE
KBIN-TVFull power	65 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Council Bluffs, IA
KUON-TVFull power	68 mi	184° S	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KUSD-TVFull power	68 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Vermillion, SD

How Macy compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Macy ranks 38th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 33 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 Sioux City, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Macy: 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 163° SSE, the direction of KMTV-TV (CBS), 58 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 11 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 Macy, NE?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Macy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Macy, NE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Macy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Macy, NE?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Macy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Macy, NE?

Fox is on channel 44 from KPTH, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of Macy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Macy, NE?

CW is on channel 4.2 from KTIV, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of Macy. Estimated signal: good.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Macy; around 11 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 Macy?

What kind of antenna do I need in Macy?

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 151° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Macy?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Macy?

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 Macy; signal estimates ignore terrain.