TV channels & antenna towers in Ogallala, Nebraska

Ogallala is a town of about 4,570 people in Nebraska. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 3 full-power, 2 Class A, 4 low-power and 31 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Four of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to North Platte, so most of the network channels you will find here come from North Platte's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (KWNB-TV), Fox on channel 2.2 (KNOP-TV) and CW on channel 10.3 (KNPL-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KBSL-DT in Goodland, KS, 115 miles to the south. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSNK in McCook, NE, 104 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.

The main network towers around Ogallala are in different directions: ABC 134° SE (50 mi) and Fox 84° E (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KNOP-TV and KIIT-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 52 miles east of Ogallala (84° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

KWNB-TV (ABC) and KNOP-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Ogallala. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for Ogallala is KNOP-TV (Fox), 52 miles away with a 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.

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Ogallala ranks 107th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 50 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 North Platte, 50 miles away.