You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 87527 (Española, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 87527 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NE (47°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (47°), 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 87527
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 | 8.5 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KOAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | KRQE Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.5 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KOB Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KASA-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KNMD-TV Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | PBS | KNME-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CW | KWBQ Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | CW | KASY-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | Independent | KCHF Santa Fe, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NB-D Santa Fe, NM · Low Power | 35.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | TBN | KNAT-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | UniMás | KTFQ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Univision | KLUZ-TV Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24ML-D Taos, NM · Translator | 23.7 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23JD-D Colfax, NM · Translator | 45.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17JW-D Romeo, CO · Translator | 50.0 mi | NNW (349°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25RW-D Taos, NM · Translator | 50.0 mi | NNW (349°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Educational | KAZQ Albuquerque, NM · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Española, NM Free TV Channels (16.5 mi from ZIP 87527 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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