TV Channels in Capitan, NM
ZIP Code: 88316 • Coordinates: 33.7709°N, 105.3708°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-83 dBm · NEW
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 183° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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3 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
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
K31GS-D
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-96 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 03-4
PBS Encore Ch. 03-3
PBS West Ch. 03-1
CW
K24CT-D
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-97 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 21-2
MyN
K24CT-D
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-97 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-1
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
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 | NEW | 4 | Other | -83 dBm | Poor | 205° SSW |
| #2 | KRPV-DT ROSWELL, NM | 27-1 480i | GLC | -91 dBm | No Signal | 114° ESE |
| #3 | K31GS-D ROSWELL, NM | 03-2 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1 | -96 dBm | No Signal | 114° ESE |
| #4 | K35GU-D RUIDOSO, NM | 03-2 1080i | PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1 | -96 dBm | No Signal | 223° SW |
| #5 | K24CT-D ALAMOGORDO, NM | 21-1 1080i | CWMyN | -97 dBm | No Signal | 205° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 70° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Capitan
Capitan, New Mexico (88316) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from NEW at -83 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