You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 88120 (Tucumcari, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88120 · 0 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 88120
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 | 49.5 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30HD-D Tucumcari, NM · Translator | 22.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15LZ-D Tucumcari, NM · Translator | 22.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KFDA-TV Amarillo, TX · Full Power | 93.3 mi | ENE (73°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | KENW Portales, NM · Full Power | 45.9 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Independent | KPTF-DT Farwell, TX · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35FP Tucumcari, NM · Translator | 22.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21OF-D Tucumcari, NM · Translator | 22.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23OI-D Tucumcari, NM · Low Power | 22.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24NF-D Tucumcari, NM · Low Power | 22.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26OJ-D Tucumcari, NM · Low Power | 22.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LP-D Clovis, NM · Low Power | 34.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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