TV channels & antenna towers in Ord, Nebraska

Ord is a small community of about 2,060 people in Nebraska. There are 6 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 1 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Ord, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 27 (KHGI-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOLN in Lincoln, NE, 106 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGIN in Grand Island, NE, 70 miles to the south. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Ord sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

The farthest main network tower for Ord is KHGI-TV (ABC), 65 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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, Ord ranks 107th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 65 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

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