You can get 5 free channels in ZIP 88115 (Portales, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88115 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: N (356°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (356°), 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 88115
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KVIH-TV Clovis, NM · Full Power | 18.4 mi | NNE (12°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | KOBR Roswell, NM · Full Power | 45.6 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KENW Portales, NM · Full Power | 23.0 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KBIM-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 66.5 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | Independent | KPTF-DT Farwell, TX · Full Power | 35.9 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
Closest city guide: Portales, NM Free TV Channels (17.0 mi from ZIP 88115 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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