You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 87740 (Raton, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87740 · 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: SSW (206°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (206°), 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 87740
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Local / LPTV | K24IY-D Raton, NM · Low Power | 6.4 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20CV-D Raton, NM · Translator | 6.4 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CH-D Raton, NM · Low Power | 6.5 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26DX-D Raton, NM · Translator | 6.5 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MF-D Raton, Etc., NM · Translator | 6.5 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33GC-D Capulin, Etc., NM · Translator | 27.3 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | K34GI-D Trinidad, CO · Low Power | 33.5 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GF-D Cimarron, NM · Translator | 48.2 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23JD-D Colfax, NM · Translator | 48.2 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Raton, NM Free TV Channels (9.2 mi from ZIP 87740 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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