TV channels & antenna towers in Pawnee City, Nebraska

Pawnee City has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying Fox and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K33AC-D, 12 miles to the WNW.

Open Pawnee City in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

827population

Network channels in Pawnee City

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKFXL-TVFox	51	49 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Lincoln, NE
CWKCWH-LDCW	18	56 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Lincoln, NE
CWKPTMCW	42.3	67 mi	357° N	Fair	Omaha, NE

Over-the-air TV in Pawnee City

Pawnee City is a small community of about 827 people in Nebraska. There are 14 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 3 full-power, 8 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Pawnee City, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Lincoln, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lincoln's stations.

The best-placed network stations are Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-TV) and CW on channel 42.3 (KPTM). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KQTV in St. Joseph, MO, 76 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOLN in Lincoln, NE, 72 miles to the northwest. 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 Pawnee City

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Pawnee City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pawnee City

The farthest main network tower for Pawnee City is KFXL-TV (Fox), 49 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.

Other stations near Pawnee City

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K33AC-DTranslator	12 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Pawnee City, NE
K25OG-DTranslator	27 mi	73° ENE	Fair	Falls City, NE
KWBE-LDLow power	34 mi	288° WNW	Weak	Beatrice, NE
K23AA-DTranslator	41 mi	281° W	Poor	Beatrice, NE
KFDY-LDLow power	49 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Lincoln, NE
K36IO-DLow power	66 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Manhattan, KS
K32JQ-DLow power	66 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Manhattan, KS
K29OC-DLow power	66 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Chapman, KS
KXVOFull power	67 mi	357° N	Fair	Omaha, NE
KAJS-LDLow power	67 mi	355° N	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KKSU-LDLow power	67 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Manhattan, KS

How Pawnee City compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Pawnee City ranks 76th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 49 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.

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

Setting up an antenna in Pawnee City: 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 331° NNW, the direction of KFXL-TV (Fox), 49 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 5 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 Fox in Pawnee City, NE?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NNW of Pawnee City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Pawnee City, NE?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 67 miles N of Pawnee City. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pawnee City?

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Pawnee City; around 5 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 Pawnee City?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Pawnee City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pawnee City?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pawnee City?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pawnee City?

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 Pawnee City; signal estimates ignore terrain.