You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 87401 (Farmington, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87401 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SW (215°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (215°), 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 87401
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 | 3.6 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17LP-D Fruitland, NM · Low Power | 3.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21MV-D Farmington, NM · Low Power | 3.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10CG-D Aztec, NM · Translator | 5.3 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23KL-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 5.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19CM-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 5.4 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PM-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 5.4 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29HR-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 5.4 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NT-D Aztec, NM · Translator | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | KREZ-TV Durango, CO · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27ND-D Aztec, NM · Translator | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | KRMU Durango, CO · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IV-D Farmington, NM · Low Power | 29.1 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | Telmundo | KRTN-TV Durango, CO · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Farmington, NM Free TV Channels (1.1 mi from ZIP 87401 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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