TV channels & antenna towers in Plainview, Nebraska
Plainview has 12 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K10JW-D, 21 miles to the NW.
Over-the-air TV in Plainview
Plainview is a small community of about 1,220 people in Nebraska. There are 12 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 4 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 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 KCAU-TV in Sioux City, IA, 81 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOLN in Lincoln, NE, 111 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.
Which way to point your antenna in Plainview
The nearest towers around Plainview are in different directions: K10JW-D 324° NW (21 mi), K33OW-D 210° SSW (24 mi) and K27NI-D 210° SSW (24 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Plainview, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Plainview
The farthest of the closest towers for Plainview is K27NI-D, 24 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 TV stations near Plainview
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K10JW-DTranslator | 21 mi | 324° NW | Poor | Verdigre, NE |
| K33OW-DTranslator | 24 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Neligh, NE |
| K27NI-DTranslator | 24 mi | 210° SSW | Weak | Neligh, NE |
| KXNE-TVFull power | 27 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Norfolk, NE |
| K14MI-DTranslator | 30 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Niobrara, NE |
| K24JG-DTranslator | 31 mi | 135° SE | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| K23PU-DTranslator | 31 mi | 135° SE | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| KPTP-LDLow power | 31 mi | 135° SE | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| KNEN-LDLow power | 32 mi | 134° SE | Weak | Norfolk, NE |
| K33GX-DLow power | 33 mi | 343° NNW | Weak | Springfield, SD |
| K08PM-DTranslator | 60 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Wagner, SD |
| KMJF-LDLow power | 68 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Columbus, NE |
How Plainview compares with the rest of Nebraska
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Plainview ranks 107th of 145 places in Nebraska: fewer than the typical Nebraska town (6).
48% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Norfolk, 29 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Plainview: 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 210° SSW, the direction of K27NI-D, 24 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 2 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 Plainview?
12 transmitters within 70 miles of Plainview; around 2 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 Plainview?
The nearest towers around Plainview are in different directions: K10JW-D 324° NW (21 mi), K33OW-D 210° SSW (24 mi) and K27NI-D 210° SSW (24 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Plainview?
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. The towers are spread over about 114° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Plainview?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Plainview?
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
- Creighton10.0 mi
- Pierce17 mi
- Center18 mi
- Neligh20 mi
- Battle Creek26 mi
- Norfolk29 mi
- Hartington33 mi
- Madison40 mi
- Stanton40 mi
- Wayne40 mi
- O'Neill44 mi
- Albion47 mi
- Wakefield48 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Nebraska · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Plainview; signal estimates ignore terrain.