You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 87023 (Rio Communities, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87023 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 14 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: NNE (23°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (23°), 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 87023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KOAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | KRQE Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KOB Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KASA-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KNMD-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | PBS | KNME-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | KWBQ Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | KASY-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | Independent | KCHF Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NF-D Socorro, NM · Low Power | 13.4 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | UniMás | KTFQ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | KNAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKAB Truth Or Consequences, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | Educational | KAZQ Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Univision | KLUZ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 56.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQDF-LD Santa Fe, NM · Low Power | 46.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | Local / LPTV | KTEL-CD Albuquerque, NM · Class A | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KRTN-LD Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | Local / LPTV | KNMQ-LD Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | KYNM-CD Albuquerque, NM · Class A | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | KUPT-LD Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34PZ-D Albuquerque, NM · Low Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWPL-LD Santa Fe, NM · Low Power | 32.3 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10MG-D Socorro, NM · Translator | 38.2 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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