TV Channels in Fort Sumner, NM
ZIP Code: 88119 • Coordinates: 34.3593°N, 104.3687°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-53 dBm · KVIH-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 89° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
KVIH-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 12-2
Charge! Ch. 12-3
Comet TV Ch. 12-5
ROAR Ch. 12-4
NBC
K27NL-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-4
Laff Ch. 04-3
MyN Ch. 04-2
CBS
KZBZ-CD
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 10-5
Independent Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-4
Oxygen Ch. 10-6
FOX
K28PV-D
Ch. 14-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 14-2
Bounce TV Ch. 14-4
ION Mystery Ch. 14-3
PBS
KENW
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 03-4
PBS Encore Ch. 03-3
PBS West Ch. 03-1
CW
Not Available
MyN
K27NL-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Antenna TV Ch. 04-4
Laff Ch. 04-3
ION
K16EX-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 08-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 08-2
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Me-TV Ch. 08-3
Start TV Ch. 08-7
Telemundo
K29HB-D
Ch. 31-4 · 480i (w)
-83 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 31-4
Dabl Ch. 31-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 31-2
ION Plus Ch. 31-7
Outlaw Ch. 31-3
Start TV Ch. 31-6
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KVIH-TV CLOVIS, NM | 12-1 720p | ABCCW+Charge! +2 | -53 dBm | Good | 100° E |
| #2 | KENW PORTALES, NM | 03-2 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1 | -65 dBm | Fair | 96° E |
| #3 | K21IM-D FORT SUMNER, NM | 03-2 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1 | -67 dBm | Fair | 5° N |
| #4 | KPTF-DT FARWELL, TX | 18-1 720p | GLC | -67 dBm | Fair | 85° E |
| #5 | K19LP-D CLOVIS, NM | 12-1 720p | ABCCW+Charge! +2 | -72 dBm | Fair | 85° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 85° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner, New Mexico (88119) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVIH-TV at -53 dBm, rated as "Good" 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