TV channels & antenna towers in Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36PV-D, 0.5 miles to the N.
Over-the-air TV in Gallup
Gallup, New Mexico has a population of about 23,200. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 low-power and 23 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 131 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 129 miles to the north.
Which way to point your antenna in Gallup
Point your antenna N, at about 6°. The nearest towers for Gallup 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 Gallup, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Gallup
The farthest of the closest towers for Gallup is K19MP-D, 0.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
K10PW-D is only 0.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other TV stations near Gallup
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K36PV-DTranslator | 0.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Gallup, NM |
| K10PW-DTranslator | 0.5 mi | 6° N | Strong | Gallup, NM |
| K19MP-DTranslator | 0.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Gallup, NM |
| K18HF-DTranslator | 0.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Gallup, NM |
| K23FE-DTranslator | 6.3 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Gallup, NM |
| K33QC-DLow power | 20 mi | 301° WNW | Fair | Window Rock, AZ |
| K34PK-DTranslator | 26 mi | 356° N | Poor | Tohatchi, NM |
| K25QD-DLow power | 26 mi | 356° N | Weak | Tohatchi, NM |
| K27OR-DTranslator | 28 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Klagetoh, AZ |
| K15KK-DTranslator | 28 mi | 98° E | Weak | Mt. Powell, NM |
| K31JR-DTranslator | 29 mi | 98° E | Poor | Thoreau, NM |
| K20GT-DTranslator | 29 mi | 98° E | Poor | Indian Village, NM |
| K29KT-DTranslator | 29 mi | 98° E | Poor | Thoreau, NM |
| K16DL-DTranslator | 29 mi | 179° S | Weak | Zuni Pueblo, NM |
| K33QD-DLow power | 29 mi | 179° S | Weak | Zuni Pueblo, NM |
| K26OV-DTranslator | 29 mi | 179° S | Weak | Zuni, NM |
| K28GT-DTranslator | 35 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Crownpoint, NM |
| K30KV-DTranslator | 35 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Crownpoint, NM |
| K31OX-DLow power | 48 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Ramah, NM |
| K36JS-DTranslator | 55 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Grants, NM |
| K09EP-DTranslator | 55 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Grants, Etc., NM |
| K11EV-DTranslator | 55 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Grants, Etc., NM |
| K33GA-DTranslator | 55 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Grants, Milan, NM |
| K18LG-DTranslator | 67 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Shiprock, NM |
| K21OD-DTranslator | 67 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
How Gallup compares with the rest of New Mexico
With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Gallup ranks 104th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).
17% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Gallup: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 6° N, the direction of K19MP-D, 0.5 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 6 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 Gallup?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Gallup; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Gallup?
Point your antenna N, at about 6°. The nearest towers for Gallup sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Gallup?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gallup?
K10PW-D is only 0.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Gallup?
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 New Mexico cities
- Church Rock8.0 mi
- Twin Lakes13 mi
- Navajo30 mi
- Thoreau30 mi
- Black Rock31 mi
- Zuni Pueblo32 mi
- Crownpoint35 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in New Mexico · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Gallup; signal estimates ignore terrain.