ZIP 88130 34.1315° N  103.3267° W

TV Channels in Portales, NM

ZIP Code: 88130 • Coordinates: 34.1315°N, 103.3267°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-33 dBm · KVIH-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 19 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 27 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
KVIH-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-33 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
KOBR
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-6
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
CBS
K20KT-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
FOX
K20KT-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
PBS
KENW
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-60 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
-88 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Antenna TV Ch. 04-4
Laff Ch. 04-3
ION
KOBR
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-75 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)
-95 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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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
KVIH-TV
CLOVIS, NM
 12-1 720p
ABCCW+Charge! +2
-33 dBm Excellent 33° NNE
#2
KENW
PORTALES, NM
 03-2 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-60 dBm Good 31° NNE
#3
KOBR
ROSWELL, NM
 08-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-75 dBm Poor 206° SSW
#4
KOBR
ROSWELL, NM
 08-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-75 dBm Poor 206° SSW
#5
KPTF-DT
FARWELL, TX
 18-1 720p
GLC
-79 dBm Poor 18° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (174°)

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 27 dB
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About TV Reception in Portales

Portales, New Mexico (88130) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KVIH-TV at -33 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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