You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 88242 (Hobbs, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88242 · 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: WNW (286°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (286°), 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 88242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | KUPT Hobbs, NM · Full Power | 7.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | K34KZ-D Hobbs, NM · Low Power | 2.7 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27GL-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 3.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24MB-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 4.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19KT-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 7.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KBIM-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 41.8 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOBR Roswell, NM · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KWES-TV Odessa, TX · Full Power | 59.3 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12NH-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 3.1 mi | SE (125°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KOSA-TV Odessa, TX · Full Power | 73.9 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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