You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 81321 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 81321
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | KOBF Farmington, NM · Full Power | 51.2 mi | SSE (146°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14JS-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CT-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18DR-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22CU-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24CH-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CI-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27IG-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28EB-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29GO-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30HJ-D Cortez, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32IJ-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35CH-D Cortez, Mancos, Etc, CO · Translator | 32.4 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07UY-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 33.1 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09DM-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 33.1 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11LP-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 33.1 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36QB-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 26.7 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17JJ-D Cortez, CO · Translator | 32.6 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34PV-D Cortez, CO · Low Power | 32.6 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31CT-D Cortez, CO · Low Power | 33.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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