TV Channels in Carlsbad, NM
ZIP Code: 88220 • Coordinates: 32.3149°N, 104.4200°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · KKAC
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 19° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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7 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
K18NX-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-52 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
Not Available
CBS
KBIM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
FOX
KBIM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
PBS
K23MV-D
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 03-4
PBS Encore Ch. 03-3
PBS West Ch. 03-1
CW
KRWB-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 21-2
MyN
KRWB-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-1
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
K17MN-D
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-89 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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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 | KKAC CARLSBAD, NM | 19-2 480i (w) | Catchy ComedyDablMe-TV Toons +4 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 20° NNE |
| #2 | K18NX-D CARLSBAD, NM | 07-1 1080i | ABCAntenna TVEstrella TV +3 | -52 dBm | Good | 20° NNE |
| #3 | KRWB-TV ROSWELL, NM | 21-1 1080i | CWMyN | -59 dBm | Good | 10° N |
| #4 | KRWB-TV ROSWELL, NM | 21-1 1080i | CWMyN | -59 dBm | Good | 10° N |
| #5 | KBIM-TV ROSWELL, NM | 10-1 1080i | CBSFOX | -78 dBm | Poor | 34° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 15°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, New Mexico (88220) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KKAC at -43 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