TV channels & antenna towers in Meadow Lake, New Mexico

Meadow Lake has 26 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, 23 miles to the NW.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
4,708population

Network channels in Meadow Lake

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKRQEFox13.2 29 mi11° N FairAlbuquerque, NM
NBCKOBNBC4 29 mi11° N GoodAlbuquerque, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity23 29 mi11° N GoodAlbuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo2 29 mi10° N GoodSanta Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW19 29 mi10° N GoodSanta Fe, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC7 29 mi10° N FairAlbuquerque, NM
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision14 43 mi346° NNW GoodAlbuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in Meadow Lake

With roughly 4,710 residents, Meadow Lake is a town in New Mexico. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Meadow Lake, 22 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles 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, 186 miles to the northwest. 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 Meadow Lake

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Meadow Lake 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 29 miles north of Meadow Lake (11° N). 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 Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Meadow Lake

The farthest main network tower for Meadow Lake is KOAT-TV (ABC), 29 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Meadow Lake

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWPL-LDLow power23 mi 324° NWFairSanta Fe, NM
KTFQ-TVFull power29 mi 11° NGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KNMD-TVFull power29 mi 11° NFairSanta Fe, NM
KNME-TVFull power29 mi 11° NGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KQDF-LDLow power29 mi 10° NFairSanta Fe, NM
KASY-TVFull power29 mi 10° NGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KAZQFull power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KTVS-LDLow power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KTEL-CDClass A29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KCHFFull power29 mi 10° NFairSanta Fe, NM
K34PZ-DLow power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KYNM-CDClass A29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KNMQ-LDLow power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KRTN-LDLow power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
KUPT-LDLow power29 mi 10° NFairAlbuquerque, NM
K19NF-DLow power32 mi 213° SSWWeakSocorro, NM
K33PG-DTranslator56 mi 205° SSWPoorSocorro, NM
K10MG-DTranslator56 mi 205° SSWPoorSocorro, NM
K22FN-DTranslator69 mi 166° SSEPoorWhite Oaks, Etc., NM

How Meadow Lake compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Meadow Lake ranks 1st of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Meadow Lake: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 10° N, the direction of KOAT-TV (ABC), 29 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 Meadow Lake, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Meadow Lake. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Meadow Lake, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Meadow Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Meadow Lake, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Meadow Lake. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Meadow Lake, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Meadow Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Meadow Lake, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Meadow Lake. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Meadow Lake?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Meadow Lake; around 22 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 Meadow Lake?

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Meadow Lake sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Meadow Lake?

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 Meadow Lake?

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 Meadow Lake?

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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