TV channels & antenna towers in North Bend, Nebraska

North Bend has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36QD-D, 20 miles to the ESE.

Open North Bend in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

1,234population

Network channels in North Bend

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKPTMCW	42.3	39 mi	133° SE	Good	Omaha, NE
NBCWOWTNBC	6	40 mi	105° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS	3	40 mi	105° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
ABCKETVABC	7	40 mi	105° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
CWKCWH-LDCW	18	45 mi	172° S	Poor	Lincoln, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo	27	46 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Omaha, NE
ABCKLKNABC	8	48 mi	215° SW	Fair	Lincoln, NE
CBSKOLNCBS	10	50 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Lincoln, NE
NBCKSNB-TVNBC	4	50 mi	205° SSW	Good	York, NE
FOXKFXL-TVFox	51	51 mi	170° S	Fair	Lincoln, NE

Over-the-air TV in North Bend

North Bend, Nebraska has a population of about 1,230. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 8 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther 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). 5 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 North Bend

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for North Bend sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WOWT, KMTV-TV and KETV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles east of North Bend (105° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Bend at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for North Bend

The farthest main network tower for North Bend is KETV (ABC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KFXL-TV (Fox), 51 miles south, 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 stations near North Bend

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K36QD-DTranslator	20 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Omaha, NE
KMJF-LDLow power	25 mi	269° W	Fair	Columbus, NE
KUON-TVFull power	28 mi	143° SE	Good	Lincoln, NE
K24GO-DTranslator	34 mi	82° E	Poor	Blair, NE
KAJS-LDLow power	38 mi	134° SE	Weak	Lincoln, NE
KXVOFull power	39 mi	133° SE	Good	Omaha, NE
KYNE-TVFull power	40 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Omaha, NE
KQMK-LDLow power	46 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Omaha, NE
K34IB-DTranslator	46 mi	35° NE	Poor	Decatur, NE
KNEN-LDLow power	49 mi	324° NW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K23PU-DTranslator	49 mi	323° NW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KPTP-LDLow power	49 mi	323° NW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K24JG-DTranslator	50 mi	323° NW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KBIN-TVFull power	51 mi	106° ESE	Weak	Council Bluffs, IA
KFDY-LDLow power	51 mi	170° S	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KXNE-TVFull power	59 mi	335° NNW	Fair	Norfolk, NE

How North Bend compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, North Bend ranks 20th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 39 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

40% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Fremont, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in North Bend: 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 105° ESE, the direction of KETV (ABC), 40 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 14 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 North Bend, NE?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 40 miles ESE of North Bend. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in North Bend, NE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles ESE of North Bend. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in North Bend, NE?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 40 miles ESE of North Bend. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in North Bend, NE?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles S of North Bend. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in North Bend, NE?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of North Bend. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Bend?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of North Bend; around 14 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 North Bend?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 105°. The main network towers for North Bend sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in North Bend?

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 Fox from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Bend?

Is there an app to find TV towers in North Bend?

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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