TV channels & antenna towers in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico

El Cerro Mission has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWPL-LD, 22 miles to the NNW.

Open El Cerro Mission in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

4,657population

Network channels in El Cerro Mission

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKRQEFox	13.2	33 mi	20° NNE	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
NBCKOBNBC	4	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Albuquerque, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity	23	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Albuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo	2	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Santa Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW	19	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Santa Fe, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC	7	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision	14	45 mi	354° N	Good	Albuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in El Cerro Mission

El Cerro Mission, New Mexico has a population of about 4,660. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Albuquerque, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Albuquerque's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KOAT-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KOB), Fox on channel 13.2 (KRQE), CW on channel 19 (KWBQ), Telemundo on channel 2 (KASA-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KLUZ-TV) and Trinity on channel 23 (KNAT-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 186 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in El Cerro Mission

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for El Cerro Mission sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KRQE, KOB, KNAT-TV, KASA-TV and KWBQ and others, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles north of El Cerro Mission (20° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach El Cerro Mission at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from El Cerro Mission, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for El Cerro Mission

The farthest main network tower for El Cerro Mission is KOAT-TV (ABC), 33 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 stations near El Cerro Mission

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KWPL-LDLow power	22 mi	340° NNW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
K19NF-DLow power	26 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Socorro, NM
KTFQ-TVFull power	33 mi	20° NNE	Good	Albuquerque, NM
KNMD-TVFull power	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
KNME-TVFull power	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Albuquerque, NM
KQDF-LDLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Santa Fe, NM
KASY-TVFull power	33 mi	19° NNE	Good	Albuquerque, NM
KAZQFull power	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
KTVS-LDLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Albuquerque, NM
KCHFFull power	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
KTEL-CDClass A	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
K34PZ-DLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Albuquerque, NM
KYNM-CDClass A	33 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
KNMQ-LDLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Albuquerque, NM
KRTN-LDLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Albuquerque, NM
KUPT-LDLow power	33 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Albuquerque, NM
K33PG-DTranslator	51 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Socorro, NM
K10MG-DTranslator	51 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Socorro, NM
K22FN-DTranslator	69 mi	161° SSE	Poor	White Oaks, Etc., NM

How El Cerro Mission compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, El Cerro Mission ranks 24th of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

49% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is South Valley, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in El Cerro Mission: 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 19° NNE, the direction of KOAT-TV (ABC), 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 17 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

What channel is ABC in El Cerro Mission, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of El Cerro Mission. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in El Cerro Mission, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of El Cerro Mission. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in El Cerro Mission, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of El Cerro Mission. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in El Cerro Mission, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of El Cerro Mission. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in El Cerro Mission, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of El Cerro Mission. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in El Cerro Mission?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of El Cerro Mission; around 17 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 El Cerro Mission?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for El Cerro Mission sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in El Cerro Mission?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in El Cerro Mission?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in El Cerro Mission?

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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