ZIP 88346 33.3481° N  105.5407° W

TV Channels in Ruidoso Downs, NM

ZIP Code: 88346 • Coordinates: 33.3481°N, 105.5407°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · NEW
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 213° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 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
K31MW-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-94 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
-94 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
-93 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
FOX
K16BZ-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
PBS
K35GU-D
Ch. 03-2 · 1080i
-89 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
-92 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 21-2
MyN
K24CT-D
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-92 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-1
ION
K30GM-D
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-94 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
Not Available
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 -77 dBm Poor 209° SSW
#2
K35GU-D
RUIDOSO, NM
 03-2 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-89 dBm No Signal 286° WNW
#3
KRPV-DT
ROSWELL, NM
 27-1 480i
GLC
-91 dBm No Signal 87° E
#4
K24CT-D
ALAMOGORDO, NM
 21-1 1080i
CWMyN
-92 dBm No Signal 209° SSW
#5
K24CT-D
ALAMOGORDO, NM
 21-1 1080i
CWMyN
-92 dBm No Signal 209° SSW
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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 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 213° · SSW · Spread 126°

Towers spread 126° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in Ruidoso Downs

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico (88346) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from NEW at -77 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