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Antenna TV channels in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff

12 stations broadcast free TV around Cheyenne-Scottsbluff, carrying 17 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.

Updated from FCC data

How well antenna TV works around Cheyenne-Scottsbluff

For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about <1% of people in the Cheyenne-Scottsbluff market; about 97% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 3% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 21 free channels from 12 stations, some from neighbouring markets.

Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out

<1% indoor antenna likely 87% attic or outdoor 10% roof antenna 2% spotty: depends on the spot 1% no big network

Each network's reach

NetworkReachesIndoor likely
ABC 62% 61%
CBS 94% 82%
NBC 97% 59%
FOX 62% 61%
PBS 91% 0%
The CW 0% 0%
Univision 1% 0%
Telemundo 0% 0%

Share of the market's 161k people, across its 42 ZIP codes.

Town by town

Town Antenna Point Channels
Cheyenne ZIP 82001 Attic or outdoor southwest (221°, most) 21
Scottsbluff ZIP 69361 Attic or outdoor east (94°, most) 4
Gering ZIP 69341 Attic or outdoor east (88°, most) 4
Torrington ZIP 82240 Roof east-southeast (103°) 3

For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.

What channel is each network on in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff?

NetworkChannelStation
CBS 5.1 also 10.1 KGWN-TV
NBC 4.1 also 4.2, 5.2 KNEP
ABC 27.2 KLWY
FOX 27.1 KLWY

The best TV antenna for Cheyenne-Scottsbluff

Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.

  • 6 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KNEP, KQCK), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
  • The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.

Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.

Which way to point your antenna from Scottsbluff and nearby

Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Cheyenne-Scottsbluff:

FromPointDistance
Scottsbluff, NE southwest (229°) 74 mi

5 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KLWY (12 mi away), KGWN-TV (15 mi away), KQCK (49 mi away), KSTF (79 mi away), KNEP (97 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.

Where the Cheyenne-Scottsbluff TV towers are

Map of 10 tower sites around Cheyenne-Scottsbluff. The list below has every site.

full-power site low-power only Bigger dot = more stations. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
  • 3 stations · 5 mi east-northeast of the centre

    KGSC-LDKXCY-LDK36JO-D

  • 1 station · 7 mi southwest of the centre

    KLWY

  • 1 station · 8 mi west of the centre

    KKTQ-CD

  • 1 station · 11 mi west of the centre

    KGWN-TV

  • 1 station · 45 mi south-southwest of the centre

    KQCK

  • 1 station · 84 mi northeast of the centre

    KSTF

  • 1 station · 102 mi east-northeast of the centre

    KNEP

3 more single low-power sites

K18JD-DK09YH-DK08LN-D

Every Cheyenne-Scottsbluff station and subchannel

Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.

Full power (5)

  • KNEP Sidney, NE · VHF
    • 4.1 NBC
    • 4.2 NBC
  • KGWN-TV Cheyenne, WY · UHF
    • 5.1 CBS
    • 5.2 NBC
    • 5.3 The CW Plus
  • KSTF Scottsbluff, NE · UHF
    • 10.1 CBS
  • KLWY Cheyenne, WY · UHF
    • 27.1 Fox
    • 27.2 ABC
    • 27.3 MyNetworkTV/MeTV
    • 27.4 Ion
    • 27.5 Cozi TV
    • 27.6 Laff
    • 27.7 Ion Plus
  • KQCK Cheyenne, WY · VHF
    • 33.1 CTN
    • 33.2 CTN Lifestyle
    • 33.3 CTN International
    • 33.4 Biz TV

Class A (1)

  • KKTQ-CD Cheyenne, WY · UHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

Low power (3)

  • KGSC-LD Cheyenne, WY · UHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

  • K09YH-D Scottsbluff, NE · VHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

  • KXCY-LD Cheyenne, WY · UHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

Translator (3)

  • K08LN-D Harrison, NE · VHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

  • K18JD-D Torrington, WY · UHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

  • K36JO-D Cheyenne, WY · UHF

    No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.

Questions about antenna TV in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff

What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff?
CBS is 5.1 (KGWN-TV); NBC is 4.1 (KNEP); ABC is 27.2 (KLWY); FOX is 27.1 (KLWY).
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff?
12 stations broadcast free in the Cheyenne-Scottsbluff area, carrying 17 channels including subchannels. The main networks: CBS 5.1, NBC 4.1, ABC 27.2, FOX 27.1. How many you get depends on where you live.
What is the best TV antenna for Cheyenne-Scottsbluff?
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
Which way should I point my antenna in Cheyenne-Scottsbluff?
Toward the main tower site, where 0 of the 5 full-power stations transmit. From Scottsbluff, point southwest (74 miles).
For the curious: tower and licence details
  • KGSC-LD · facility 127800 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-08-21
  • K36JO-D · facility 128524 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-11-05 · newer construction permit granted
  • KXCY-LD · facility 186316 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.66 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-20
  • KLWY · facility 40250 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 169 kW · HAAT 232 m · licensed 2011-04-04
  • KKTQ-CD · facility 185075 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-28 · newer construction permit granted
  • KGWN-TV · facility 63166 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 459 kW · HAAT 162 m · licensed 2011-05-06 · newer construction permit granted
  • KQCK · facility 18287 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 31.1 kW · HAAT 403 m · licensed 2023-09-05
  • K18JD-D · facility 181528 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.23 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-04-26
  • K09YH-D · facility 167559 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-04-08
  • KSTF · facility 63182 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.5 kW · HAAT 187 m · licensed 2015-02-06 · newer construction permit granted
  • KNEP · facility 17683 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 32 kW · HAAT 475 m · licensed 2006-02-16 · newer construction permit granted
  • K08LN-D · facility 47992 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.07 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2008-12-02 · newer construction permit granted

Where this comes from

  • Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
  • Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
  • Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
  • Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
  • Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).

Updated How we work this out