ZIP 87557 36.2956° N  105.6351° W

TV Channels in Ranchos De Taos, NM

ZIP Code: 87557 • Coordinates: 36.2956°N, 105.6351°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-86 dBm · KCEI-LD
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 25° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
K36LF-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-91 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
K30KX-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-98 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 04-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
ION Plus Ch. 04-5
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Start TV Ch. 04-7
CBS
K21FD-D
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-90 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
K21FD-D
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-90 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
K33OE-D
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-91 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
K30KX-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-98 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
ION Plus Ch. 04-5
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Start TV Ch. 04-7
Telemundo
K31NB-D
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 47-1
ROAR Ch. 33-1
TeleXitos Ch. 02-2
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
KCEI-LD
 18 Other -86 dBm No Signal 24° NNE
#2
K24ML-D
TAOS, NM
 11-6 480i (w)
America's VoiceBUZZRNewsmax2 +4
-87 dBm No Signal 36° NE
#3
K21FD-D
TAOS, ETC., NM
 13-1 1080i
CBSFOXCourt TV +2
-90 dBm No Signal 36° NE
#4
K21FD-D
TAOS, ETC., NM
 13-1 1080i
CBSFOXCourt TV +2
-90 dBm No Signal 36° NE
#5
KAOE-LD
SANTA FE, NM
 22-1 nan
Shop LC
-90 dBm No Signal 243° WSW
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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 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 25° · NNE · Spread 141°

Towers spread 141° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Ranchos De Taos

Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico (87557) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCEI-LD at -86 dBm, rated as "No Signal" 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