You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 87517 (Taos, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87517 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: E (88°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (88°), 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 87517
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 | K33OE-D Penasco, NM · Translator | 11.3 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21FD-D Taos, Etc., NM · Translator | 13.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15HD-D Taos, NM · Translator | 13.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24ML-D Taos, NM · Translator | 13.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36LF-D Taos, NM · Translator | 13.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25RW-D Taos, NM · Translator | 34.8 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCEI-LD Taos, NM · Low Power | 12.3 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KX-D Taos, NM · Translator | 13.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17JW-D Romeo, CO · Translator | 34.8 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23JD-D Colfax, NM · Translator | 35.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30GJ-D Colfax, NM · Translator | 35.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KOAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.2 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | KRQE Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.4 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KOB Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.4 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KASA-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNME-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KNMD-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | KWBQ Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | KASY-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | Independent | KCHF Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 89.2 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32IK-D San Luis Valley, CO · Translator | 34.6 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | K27MT-D Romeo, CO · Low Power | 34.7 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GV-D Tres Piedras, NM · Translator | 34.8 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QV-D Tres Piedras, NM · Translator | 34.8 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MS-D Eagles Nest, NM · Translator | 35.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NZ-D Eagle Nest, NM · Translator | 35.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GF-D Cimarron, NM · Translator | 35.2 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | TBN | KNAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.3 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | UniMás | KTFQ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 89.4 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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