You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 87012 (Española, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87012 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 87012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K31HB-D Gallina, NM · Translator | 8.9 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KOAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | KRQE Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.3 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KOB Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.3 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KASA-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNME-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.2 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KNMD-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 64.2 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | KWBQ Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | KASY-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | Independent | KCHF Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 64.0 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NB-D Santa Fe, NM · Low Power | 22.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | KNAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.2 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Univision | KLUZ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 49.6 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34HF-D Cuba, NM · Translator | 13.3 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | Educational | KAZQ Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.1 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | UniMás | KTFQ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 64.3 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KRTN-LD Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 64.0 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KUPT-LD Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 64.0 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Española, NM Free TV Channels (33.6 mi from ZIP 87012 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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