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TV channels & antenna towers in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWPL-LD, 10 miles to the SW.

Open Los Ranchos de Albuquerque in the live finder
25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
6,063population

Network channels in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKOBNBC4 11 mi72° ENE StrongAlbuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo2 11 mi72° ENE StrongSanta Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW19 11 mi72° ENE StrongSanta Fe, NM
FOXKRQEFox13.2 11 mi73° ENE GoodAlbuquerque, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC7 11 mi71° ENE GoodAlbuquerque, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity23 11 mi72° ENE StrongAlbuquerque, NM
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision14 18 mi345° NNW StrongAlbuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

With roughly 6,060 residents, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a town in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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 best-placed network stations 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, 161 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KOB, KASA-TV, KWBQ, KRQE and KOAT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles east of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (72° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Los Ranchos de Albuquerque at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

The farthest main network tower for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is KOAT-TV (ABC), 11 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.

KOB is only 11 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 stations near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWPL-LDLow power10 mi 230° SWGoodSanta Fe, NM
KQDF-LDLow power11 mi 72° ENEGoodSanta Fe, NM
KASY-TVFull power11 mi 72° ENEStrongAlbuquerque, NM
KAZQFull power11 mi 72° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KTVS-LDLow power11 mi 72° ENEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KCHFFull power11 mi 71° ENEGoodSanta Fe, NM
KTEL-CDClass A11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KNMQ-LDLow power11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KRTN-LDLow power11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KUPT-LDLow power11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KNME-TVFull power11 mi 72° ENEStrongAlbuquerque, NM
K34PZ-DLow power11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KYNM-CDClass A11 mi 71° ENEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KTFQ-TVFull power11 mi 73° ENEStrongAlbuquerque, NM
KNMD-TVFull power11 mi 72° ENEGoodSanta Fe, NM
K31NB-DLow power52 mi 16° NNEPoorSanta Fe, NM
K19NF-DLow power53 mi 193° SSWPoorSocorro, NM
K34HF-DTranslator60 mi 349° NPoorCuba, NM

How Los Ranchos de Albuquerque compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ranks 1st of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

17% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Rio Rancho, 5.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 71° ENE, the direction of KOAT-TV (ABC), 11 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque; around 22 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

KOB is only 11 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

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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