KENW
Full power TV station · Portales, New Mexico
KENW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Portales, New Mexico. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 49 miles.
About KENW
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 82.6 kW effective radiated power, KENW runs more power than 36% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 190 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 49 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 10 cities and towns in our guide with about 69,900 residents, as far as Clovis, NM (11 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Portales, NM |
| Tower location | 34.25233, -103.23956 |
| Effective radiated power | 82.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 190 m (624 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 18338 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KENW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales, NM | 7.1 mi | 50° NE | Strong |
| Clovis, NM | 11 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Cannon Air Force Base, NM | 11 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Texico, NM | 14 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Farwell, TX | 15 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Bovina, TX | 27 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Muleshoe, TX | 30 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Friona, TX | 40 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Morton, TX | 46 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Earth, TX | 47 mi | 272° W | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KENW transmitter tower?
KENW broadcasts from a tower at 34.2523, -103.2396, near Portales, NM. It is licensed to Portales, New Mexico.
How far does KENW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 49 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 57 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KENW with an antenna?
About 69,900 people live in the 10 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KENW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KENW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.