ZIP 87323 35.4568° N  108.1861° W

TV Channels in Thoreau, NM

ZIP Code: 87323 • Coordinates: 35.4568°N, 108.1861°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-84 dBm · K15KK-D
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 283° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
K15KK-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-5
Estrella TV Ch. 07-2
QVC Ch. 07-6
Story Television Ch. 07-5
True Crime Network Ch. 07-3
NBC
K20GT-D
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-87 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
K29KT-D
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
Court TV Ch. 50-4
Bounce TV Ch. 13-3
GET Ch. 50-3
FOX
K29KT-D
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-1
Court TV Ch. 50-4
Bounce TV Ch. 13-3
GET Ch. 50-3
PBS
K31JR-D
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 05-5
First Nations Experience Ch. 05-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 05-2
World Channel Ch. 05-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
K20GT-D
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-87 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
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
K15KK-D
MT. POWELL, NM
 07-1 1080i
ABCAntenna TVEstrella TV +3
-84 dBm Poor 285° WNW
#2
K31JR-D
THOREAU, NM
 05-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-86 dBm No Signal 284° WNW
#3
K20GT-D
INDIAN VILLAGE, NM
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-87 dBm No Signal 282° WNW
#4
K20GT-D
INDIAN VILLAGE, NM
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-87 dBm No Signal 282° WNW
#5
K29KT-D
THOREAU, NM
 13-1 1080i
CBSFOXCourt TV +2
-87 dBm No Signal 282° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 283° · WNW · Spread 1°

Towers clustered within 1°

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

Thoreau, New Mexico (87323) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K15KK-D at -84 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