TV channels & antenna towers in Schuyler, Nebraska

Schuyler has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMJF-LD, 10 miles to the W.

Open Schuyler in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

6,171population

Network channels in Schuyler

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLKNABC	8	41 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Lincoln, NE
CBSKOLNCBS	10	45 mi	188° S	Fair	Lincoln, NE
NBCKSNB-TVNBC	4	45 mi	188° S	Good	York, NE
CWKCWH-LDCW	18	48 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Lincoln, NE
CWKPTMCW	42.3	51 mi	121° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
NBCWOWTNBC	6	54 mi	100° E	Good	Omaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS	3	54 mi	100° E	Good	Omaha, NE
ABCKETVABC	7	54 mi	100° E	Good	Omaha, NE
FOXKFXL-TVFox	51	55 mi	155° SSE	Weak	Lincoln, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo	27	59 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Omaha, NE

Over-the-air TV in Schuyler

With roughly 6,170 residents, Schuyler is a town in Nebraska. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 9 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Schuyler, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles 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 Schuyler

The main network towers around Schuyler are in different directions: ABC 100° E (54 mi), CBS 100° E (54 mi), NBC 100° E (54 mi) and Fox 155° SSE (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KOLN and KSNB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles south of Schuyler (188° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Schuyler at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Schuyler

The farthest main network tower for Schuyler is KFXL-TV (Fox), 55 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.

Other stations near Schuyler

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KMJF-LDLow power	10 mi	272° W	Good	Columbus, NE
K36QD-DTranslator	34 mi	98° E	Weak	Omaha, NE
KUON-TVFull power	38 mi	124° SE	Fair	Lincoln, NE
KNEN-LDLow power	43 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K23PU-DTranslator	43 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
KPTP-LDLow power	43 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K24JG-DTranslator	43 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Norfolk, NE
K24GO-DTranslator	48 mi	83° E	Poor	Blair, NE
KAJS-LDLow power	49 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KXVOFull power	51 mi	121° ESE	Good	Omaha, NE
KYNE-TVFull power	54 mi	100° E	Weak	Omaha, NE
KFDY-LDLow power	55 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Lincoln, NE
KXNE-TVFull power	56 mi	348° NNW	Good	Norfolk, NE
K34IB-DTranslator	57 mi	47° NE	Poor	Decatur, NE
KQMK-LDLow power	59 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Omaha, NE
K33OW-DTranslator	65 mi	310° NW	Poor	Neligh, NE
KBIN-TVFull power	65 mi	101° ESE	Poor	Council Bluffs, IA
K27NI-DTranslator	65 mi	310° NW	Poor	Neligh, NE
KIUA-LDLow power	65 mi	229° SW	Poor	Lincoln, NE

How Schuyler compares with the rest of Nebraska

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Schuyler ranks 38th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Columbus, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Schuyler: 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 155° SSE, the direction of KFXL-TV (Fox), 55 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 11 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 Schuyler, NE?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 54 miles E of Schuyler. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Schuyler, NE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles E of Schuyler. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Schuyler, NE?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 54 miles E of Schuyler. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Schuyler, NE?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSE of Schuyler. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Schuyler, NE?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 51 miles ESE of Schuyler. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Schuyler?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Schuyler; around 11 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 Schuyler?

What kind of antenna do I need in Schuyler?

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 Schuyler?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Schuyler?

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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