TV channels & antenna towers in Nambe, New Mexico

Nambe has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAOE-LD, 16 miles to the NNW.

Open Nambe in the live finder

60TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

1,818population

Network channels in Nambe

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision	14	53 mi	232° SW	Good	Albuquerque, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC	7	54 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo	2	54 mi	209° SSW	Good	Santa Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW	19	54 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity	23	54 mi	209° SSW	Good	Albuquerque, NM
NBCKOBNBC	4	54 mi	209° SSW	Good	Albuquerque, NM
FOXKRQEFox	13.2	54 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in Nambe

Nambe is a small community of about 1,820 people in New Mexico. There are 60 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 10 low-power and 35 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Nambe, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 47 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, 142 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 Nambe

Point your antenna SSW, at about 209°. The main network towers for Nambe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KOAT-TV, KASA-TV, KWBQ, KNAT-TV and KOB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles southwest of Nambe (209° SSW). 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 Nambe at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nambe

The farthest main network tower for Nambe is KRQE (Fox), 54 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Nambe

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 53; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KAOE-LDLow power	16 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
K31NB-DLow power	23 mi	269° W	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
K33OE-DTranslator	28 mi	31° NNE	Weak	Penasco, NM
K22EW-DTranslator	35 mi	82° E	Poor	Mora, NM
K25FI-DTranslator	35 mi	82° E	Poor	Mora, NM
K31EO-DTranslator	35 mi	82° E	Poor	Mora, NM
KCEI-LDLow power	42 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Taos, NM
K21FD-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, Etc., NM
K12OG-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K30KX-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K24ML-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K15HD-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K36LF-DTranslator	43 mi	35° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K30OJ-DTranslator	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K20GQ-DTranslator	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K09AI-DTranslator	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K33FL-DTranslator	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K23NN-DTranslator	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K34HF-DTranslator	49 mi	280° W	Poor	Cuba, NM
K31HB-DTranslator	49 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Gallina, NM
KNMQ-LDLow power	54 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Albuquerque, NM
KRTN-LDLow power	54 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Albuquerque, NM
KUPT-LDLow power	54 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Albuquerque, NM
K34PZ-DLow power	54 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Albuquerque, NM
KYNM-CDClass A	54 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Albuquerque, NM

How Nambe compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Nambe ranks 40th of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 53 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 Santa Fe, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nambe: 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 209° SSW, the direction of KRQE (Fox), 54 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 14 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 Nambe, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Nambe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Nambe, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Nambe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Nambe, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Nambe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Nambe, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Nambe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Nambe, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Nambe. Estimated signal: good.

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

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Nambe; around 14 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 Nambe?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 209°. The main network towers for Nambe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nambe?

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 Nambe?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Nambe?

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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