ZIP 81321 37.3130° N  108.7345° W

TV Channels in Cortez, CO

ZIP Code: 81321 • Coordinates: 37.3130°N, 108.7345°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KOBF
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 127° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
Not Available
NBC
KOBF
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 12-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 12-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-2
ION Plus Ch. 12-5
Me-TV Ch. 12-3
Start TV Ch. 12-7
CBS
KREZ-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 06-2
FOX
KREZ-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
PBS
KRMU
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 20-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 20-2
World Channel Ch. 20-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KOBF
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 12-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-2
ION Plus Ch. 12-5
Me-TV Ch. 12-3
Start TV Ch. 12-7
Telemundo
KRTN-TV
Ch. 33-4 · 480p
-91 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 33-3
ROAR Ch. 33-2
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KOBF
FARMINGTON, NM
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-80 dBm Poor 146° SE
#2
KOBF
FARMINGTON, NM
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-80 dBm Poor 146° SE
#3
KREZ-TV
DURANGO, CO
 06-1 1080i
CBSFOX
-87 dBm No Signal 94° E
#4
KREZ-TV
DURANGO, CO
 06-1 1080i
CBSFOX
-87 dBm No Signal 94° E
#5
KRTN-TV
DURANGO, CO
 33-4 480p
TelemundoCOZI TVROAR
-91 dBm No Signal 94° E
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 127° · SE · Spread 33°

Towers clustered within 33°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Cortez

Cortez, Colorado (81321) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KOBF at -80 dBm, rated as "Poor" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely