You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 88265 (Hobbs, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88265 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: ENE (57°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (57°), 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 88265
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | KUPT Hobbs, NM · Full Power | 17.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KBIM-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 42.7 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KWES-TV Odessa, TX · Full Power | 49.4 mi | SSE (146°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24MB-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 15.2 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19KT-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 17.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOBR Roswell, NM · Full Power | 59.9 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KOSA-TV Odessa, TX · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SE (138°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | FOX | KPEJ-TV Odessa, TX · Full Power | 70.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | K34KZ-D Hobbs, NM · Low Power | 17.8 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12NH-D Hobbs, NM · Translator | 19.3 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKAC Carlsbad, NM · Full Power | 52.2 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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