What channel is PBS on antenna in Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney?
PBS is channel 3.1 (KLNE-TV).
It broadcasts on RF 26 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.
Our terrain predictions put PBS on KLNE-TV within antenna reach of about 27% of people in the Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 11% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.
Updated from FCC data
How well PBS comes in around Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney
Strong in 10 of 15 towns; good in Seward and Cozad; fair in Columbus and Crete; patchy in Beatrice.
| Town | PBS signal | Antenna | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ZIP 68503 | Strong | Indoor likely | north-northeast (28°) |
| Grand Island ZIP 68801 | Strong | Indoor likely | southeast (128°) |
| Kearney ZIP 68849 | Strong | Indoor likely | southwest (221°) |
| Columbus ZIP 68601 | Fair | Roof, aimed | east-southeast (114°) |
| Hastings ZIP 68901 | Strong | Indoor likely | northeast (52°) |
| Beatrice ZIP 68310 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | north-northeast (14°) |
| Lexington ZIP 68850 | Strong | Indoor likely | south-southeast (151°) |
| York ZIP 68467 | Strong | Indoor likely | west-southwest (256°) |
| Seward ZIP 68434 | Good | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (65°) |
| Crete ZIP 68333 | Fair | Roof, aimed | northeast (36°) |
| Holdrege ZIP 68949 | Strong | Indoor likely | southwest (228°) |
| Wahoo ZIP 68066 | Strong | Indoor likely | east-southeast (119°) |
| Aurora ZIP 68818 | Strong | Indoor likely | southwest (215°) |
| Waverly ZIP 68462 | Strong | Indoor likely | north-northeast (14°) |
| Cozad ZIP 69130 | Good | Attic or outdoor | southeast (140°) |
Predicted for the ZIP nearest each town's centre, for the best signal carrying PBS there. Hills and buildings near you can change it; tap a town for every channel, or check your own ZIP.
Lost PBS? Rescan your TV first
Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If PBS still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the KLNE-TV tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .
Where PBS 3.1 comes from
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Works on any digital TV
KLNE-TV RF 26 · UHF
KLNE-TV's own transmitter.
Which way to point for PBS around Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney
Aim at the KLNE-TV tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | west-southwest (238°) | 69 mi |
| Columbus, NE | west-southwest (237°) | 132 mi |
| Beatrice, NE | west (274°) | 143 mi |
| Crete, NE | west (264°) | 133 mi |
| Wahoo, NE | west-southwest (250°) | 159 mi |
| Waverly, NE | west-southwest (258°) | 158 mi |
The antenna you need for PBS in Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney
PBS reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so any antenna that picks up UHF will do. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.
The best antenna for all of Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary
Other networks in Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney
Questions about PBS in Lincoln and Hastings-Kearney
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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.
- 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