TV channels & antenna towers in Neligh, Nebraska
Neligh has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K33OW-D, 5.8 miles to the S.
Over-the-air TV in Neligh
With roughly 1,530 residents, Neligh is a small community in Nebraska. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 11 licensed TV transmitters: 1 full-power, 4 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLKN in Lincoln, NE, 94 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOLN in Lincoln, NE, 102 miles to the southeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Neligh
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The nearest towers for Neligh sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Neligh, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Neligh
The farthest of the closest towers for Neligh is K27NI-D, 5.8 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K10JW-D, 32 miles north, 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.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Neligh
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K33OW-DTranslator | 5.8 mi | 179° S | Good | Neligh, NE |
| K27NI-DTranslator | 5.8 mi | 182° S | Fair | Neligh, NE |
| K10JW-DTranslator | 32 mi | 359° N | Poor | Verdigre, NE |
| K24JG-DTranslator | 35 mi | 101° E | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| K23PU-DTranslator | 35 mi | 101° E | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| KPTP-LDLow power | 35 mi | 101° E | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| KNEN-LDLow power | 36 mi | 101° E | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| KXNE-TVFull power | 39 mi | 79° ENE | Good | Norfolk, NE |
| K14MI-DTranslator | 43 mi | 360° N | Poor | Niobrara, NE |
| K33GX-DLow power | 47 mi | 3° N | Poor | Springfield, SD |
| KMJF-LDLow power | 62 mi | 139° SE | Poor | Columbus, NE |
How Neligh compares with the rest of Nebraska
With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Neligh ranks 97th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6).
40% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Norfolk, 32 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Neligh: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 182° S, the direction of K27NI-D, 5.8 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Neligh?
11 transmitters within 70 miles of Neligh; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Neligh?
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The nearest towers for Neligh sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Neligh?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 32 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Neligh?
K10JW-D, 32 miles north, 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 Neligh?
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.
TV channels in nearby Nebraska cities
- Plainview20 mi
- Battle Creek24 mi
- Creighton24 mi
- Pierce26 mi
- Albion30 mi
- Bartlett32 mi
- Norfolk32 mi
- Center34 mi
- Madison36 mi
- O'Neill39 mi
- Stanton43 mi
- Greeley48 mi
More: all TV stations in Nebraska · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Neligh; signal estimates ignore terrain.