TV channels & antenna towers in Jal, New Mexico

Jal has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWES-TV (NBC), 20 miles to the ESE.

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30TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

2,201population

Network channels in Jal

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKWES-TVNBC	9	20 mi	115° ESE	Good	Odessa, TX
CWKOSA-TVCW	7.2	40 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Odessa, TX
UNIKUPBUnivision	18	43 mi	116° ESE	Good	Midland, TX
IONKTLE-LDION	7.7	52 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Odessa, TX
MeTVKWWTMeTV	30.2	53 mi	95° E	Poor	Odessa, TX
FOXKPEJ-TVFox	24	53 mi	91° E	Good	Odessa, TX
ABCKMIDABC	2	53 mi	91° E	Good	Midland, TX

Over-the-air TV in Jal

With roughly 2,200 residents, Jal is a small community in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 13 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Odessa, TX, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Odessa's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (KMID), NBC on channel 9 (KWES-TV), Fox on channel 24 (KPEJ-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KOSA-TV), ION on channel 7.7 (KTLE-LD), Univision on channel 18 (KUPB) and MeTV on channel 30.2 (KWWT). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLBK-TV in Lubbock, TX, 124 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 4 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 Jal

Point your antenna E, at about 99°. The main network towers for Jal sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KPEJ-TV and KMID, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles east of Jal (91° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Jal at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

KMID (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Jal. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Jal

The farthest main network tower for Jal is KPEJ-TV (Fox), 53 miles away with a good 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 stations near Jal

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K17OW-DLow power	22 mi	6° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
KUPTFull power	43 mi	8° N	Fair	Hobbs, NM
K19KT-DTranslator	43 mi	8° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
K24MB-DTranslator	45 mi	0° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
K34KZ-DLow power	46 mi	4° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
K27GL-DTranslator	47 mi	5° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
K12NH-DTranslator	47 mi	5° N	Poor	Hobbs, NM
K25QA-DLow power	47 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Odessa, TX
KMDF-LDLow power	52 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Midland, TX
KMLM-DTFull power	52 mi	95° E	Poor	Odessa, TX
KPBT-TVFull power	53 mi	92° E	Fair	Odessa, TX
KEOO-LDLow power	53 mi	92° E	Poor	Midland, TX
K34MX-DLow power	53 mi	92° E	Poor	Odessa, TX
K06QA-DLow power	53 mi	92° E	Poor	Odessa, TX
K12XO-DLow power	53 mi	92° E	Poor	Midland/Odessa, TX
KFAW-LDLow power	61 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Midland, TX
K17MN-DTranslator	62 mi	291° WNW	Poor	Carlsbad, NM
KTEL-TVFull power	62 mi	291° WNW	Poor	Carlsbad, NM
K29NW-DLow power	63 mi	99° E	Poor	Midland, TX
K21GU-DLow power	63 mi	99° E	Poor	Midland, TX
K28NM-DLow power	65 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Carlsbad, NM
K33NX-DTranslator	67 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Carlsbad, NM
K23MV-DTranslator	67 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Carlsbad, NM

How Jal compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Jal ranks 96th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

34% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Hobbs, 41 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Jal: 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 91° E, the direction of KPEJ-TV (Fox), 53 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 7 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 Jal, NM?

ABC is on channel 2 from KMID, broadcasting from 53 miles E of Jal. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Jal, NM?

NBC is on channel 9 from KWES-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of Jal. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Jal, NM?

Fox is on channel 24 from KPEJ-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles E of Jal. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Jal, NM?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KOSA-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles ESE of Jal. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Univision in Jal, NM?

Univision is on channel 18 from KUPB, broadcasting from 43 miles ESE of Jal. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Jal?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Jal; around 7 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 Jal?

Point your antenna E, at about 99°. The main network towers for Jal sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Jal?

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 Jal?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Jal?

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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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 Jal; signal estimates ignore terrain.