You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 87417 (Farmington, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87417 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: ESE (118°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (118°), 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 87417
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 | 8.2 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29HR-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 8.6 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19CM-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 8.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PM-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 8.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23KL-D Farmington, NM · Translator | 8.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | KREZ-TV Durango, CO · Full Power | 43.3 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NT-D Aztec, NM · Translator | 25.8 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27ND-D Aztec, NM · Translator | 25.8 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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