You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 88118 (Portales, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88118 · 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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 88118
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 | 21.9 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | KOBR Roswell, NM · Full Power | 59.3 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KENW Portales, NM · Full Power | 24.0 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | Independent | KPTF-DT Farwell, TX · Full Power | 29.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KBIM-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 81.6 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LP-D Clovis, NM · Low Power | 29.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | KZBZ-CD Clovis, NM · Class A | 29.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NL-D Clovis, NM · Translator | 29.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28PV-D Clovis, NM · Translator | 29.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Portales, NM Free TV Channels (17.8 mi from ZIP 88118 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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