TV channels & antenna towers in Bayard, New Mexico

Bayard has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25DI-D, 8.5 miles to the NW.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

0networks over the air

8.5 mito the closest tower

2,264population

Over-the-air TV in Bayard

Bayard is a small community of about 2,260 people in New Mexico. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power and 26 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGUN-TV in Tucson, AZ, 152 miles to the west. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KDBC-TV in El Paso, TX, 116 miles to the southeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bayard

Point your antenna NW, at about 313°. The nearest towers for Bayard 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 Bayard, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayard

The farthest of the closest towers for Bayard is K28LK-D, 8.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

K25DI-D, 8.5 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other TV stations near Bayard

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25DI-DTranslator	8.5 mi	312° NW	Weak	Silver City, NM
K30KU-DTranslator	8.5 mi	312° NW	Fair	Silver City, NM
K28LK-DTranslator	8.6 mi	313° NW	Good	Silver City, NM
K08QP-DTranslator	9.5 mi	317° NW	Weak	Silver City, NM
KKADFull power	9.5 mi	317° NW	Fair	Silver City, NM
K12QW-DTranslator	9.5 mi	318° NW	Weak	Silver City, NM
K33QU-DTranslator	21 mi	234° SW	Weak	Jacks Peak, NM
K13UL-DTranslator	36 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Hillsboro, NM
K21OW-DTranslator	46 mi	229° SW	Poor	Lordsburg, NM
K22ME-DTranslator	49 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K29MK-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K24MX-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K32NL-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K35HB-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K31KB-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K15IG-DTranslator	50 mi	142° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K28QE-DTranslator	54 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K20HA-DTranslator	55 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K16LU-DTranslator	55 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K31DR-DTranslator	55 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K35JR-DTranslator	55 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Arrey & Derry, NM
K29LC-DTranslator	56 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequence, NM
K25HV-DTranslator	56 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequence, NM
K22JY-DTranslator	56 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequences, NM
K33PE-DTranslator	56 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequences, NM

How Bayard compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Bayard ranks 124th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).

49% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Bayard: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 313° NW, the direction of K28LK-D, 8.6 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 3 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 Bayard?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayard; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Bayard?

Point your antenna NW, at about 313°. The nearest towers for Bayard sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bayard?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 9 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bayard?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bayard?

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.

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