TV channels & antenna towers in Chinle, Arizona
Chinle has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K18LG-D, 33 miles to the NE.
Over-the-air TV in Chinle
With roughly 4,520 residents, Chinle is a town in Arizona. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 2 low-power and 13 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Chinle, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 186 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 119 miles to the northeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Chinle
Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The nearest towers for Chinle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Chinle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Chinle
The farthest of the closest towers for Chinle is K21OD-D, 33 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Chinle
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K18LG-DTranslator | 33 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Shiprock, NM |
| K30GL-DTranslator | 33 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Many Farms, AZ |
| K21OD-DTranslator | 33 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
| K36JX-DTranslator | 33 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
| K27OR-DTranslator | 38 mi | 150° SSE | Poor | Klagetoh, AZ |
| K33QC-DLow power | 43 mi | 139° SE | Poor | Window Rock, AZ |
| K25QD-DLow power | 47 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Tohatchi, NM |
| K34PK-DTranslator | 47 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Tohatchi, NM |
| K23FE-DTranslator | 62 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Gallup, NM |
| K36PV-DTranslator | 62 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Gallup, NM |
| K10PW-DTranslator | 62 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Gallup, NM |
| K19MP-DTranslator | 62 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Gallup, NM |
| K18HF-DTranslator | 62 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Gallup, NM |
| K22NP-DTranslator | 65 mi | 46° NE | Poor | Shiprock, NM |
| K23PL-DTranslator | 66 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Shonto, AZ |
How Chinle compares with the rest of Arizona
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Chinle ranks 187th of 215 places in Arizona: fewer than the typical Arizona town (12).
46% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Chinle: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 50° NE, the direction of K21OD-D, 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 0 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chinle?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Chinle; around 0 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Chinle?
Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The nearest towers for Chinle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Chinle?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chinle?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Chinle?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Arizona cities
- Many Farms14 mi
- Tsaile21 mi
- Lukachukai26 mi
- Ganado31 mi
- Fort Defiance39 mi
- Window Rock43 mi
- Saint Michaels44 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Arizona · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chinle; signal estimates ignore terrain.