You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 87936 (Hatch, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87936 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: N (8°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (8°), 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 87936
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 | K28QE-D Caballo, NM · Translator | 14.9 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31DR-D Caballo, NM · Translator | 15.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35JR-D Arrey & Derry, NM · Translator | 15.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16LU-D Caballo, NM · Translator | 15.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | PBS | KRWG-TV Las Cruces, NM · Full Power | 45.7 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KDBC-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | FOX | KFOX-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Univision | KINT-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 80.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28GJ-D Hatch, NM · Translator | 12.1 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13UL-D Hillsboro, NM · Translator | 20.3 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKAB Truth Or Consequences, NM · Full Power | 36.8 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKAD Silver City, NM · Full Power | 57.5 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | UniMás | KTFN El Paso, TX · Full Power | 79.7 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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