ZIP 88345 33.3524° N  105.6710° W

TV Channels in Ruidoso, NM

ZIP Code: 88345 • Coordinates: 33.3524°N, 105.6710°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-73 dBm · NEW
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 245° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
K31MW-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-88 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
K30GM-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-88 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
K16BZ-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
FOX
K16BZ-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
PBS
K35GU-D
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-83 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
-91 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 21-2
MyN
K24CT-D
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-91 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-1
ION
K30GM-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-88 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
K28PS-D
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-95 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
NEW
 4 Other -73 dBm Fair 199° SSW
#2
K35GU-D
RUIDOSO, NM
 03-2 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-83 dBm Poor 300° WNW
#3
K16BZ-D
RUIDOSO, NM
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOX
-87 dBm No Signal 299° WNW
#4
K16BZ-D
RUIDOSO, NM
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOX
-87 dBm No Signal 299° WNW
#5
K30GM-D
CAPITAN/RUIDOSO, NM
 08-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-88 dBm No Signal 299° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 245° · WSW · Spread 54°

Towers within 54° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Ruidoso

Ruidoso, New Mexico (88345) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from NEW at -73 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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