TV channels & antenna towers in Navajo, New Mexico

Navajo has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25QD-D, 15 miles to the E.

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28TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Over-the-air TV in Navajo

Navajo is a small community of about 1,650 people in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 3 low-power and 25 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 153 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 113 miles to the northeast.

Which way to point your antenna in Navajo

The nearest towers around Navajo are in different directions: K25QD-D 87° E (15 mi), K34PK-D 88° E (15 mi) and K33QC-D 184° S (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Navajo

The farthest of the closest towers for Navajo is K33QC-D, 15 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 TV stations near Navajo

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25QD-DLow power	15 mi	87° E	Weak	Tohatchi, NM
K34PK-DTranslator	15 mi	88° E	Weak	Tohatchi, NM
K33QC-DLow power	15 mi	184° S	Fair	Window Rock, AZ
K27OR-DTranslator	18 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Klagetoh, AZ
K23FE-DTranslator	28 mi	136° SE	Poor	Gallup, NM
K36PV-DTranslator	30 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Gallup, NM
K10PW-DTranslator	30 mi	147° SSE	Weak	Gallup, NM
K19MP-DTranslator	30 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Gallup, NM
K18HF-DTranslator	30 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Gallup, NM
K18LG-DTranslator	39 mi	355° N	Poor	Shiprock, NM
K21OD-DTranslator	39 mi	355° N	Poor	Many Farms, AZ
K36JX-DTranslator	39 mi	355° N	Poor	Many Farms, AZ
K30GL-DTranslator	39 mi	355° N	Poor	Many Farms, AZ
K28GT-DTranslator	52 mi	107° ESE	Poor	Crownpoint, NM
K30KV-DTranslator	52 mi	107° ESE	Poor	Crownpoint, NM
K15KK-DTranslator	54 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Mt. Powell, NM
K31JR-DTranslator	54 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Thoreau, NM
K20GT-DTranslator	54 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Indian Village, NM
K29KT-DTranslator	54 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Thoreau, NM
K16DL-DTranslator	57 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Zuni Pueblo, NM
K33QD-DLow power	57 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Zuni Pueblo, NM
K26OV-DTranslator	57 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Zuni, NM
K22NP-DTranslator	65 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Shiprock, NM
K29HR-DTranslator	69 mi	40° NE	Poor	Farmington, NM
K31PM-DTranslator	70 mi	40° NE	Poor	Farmington, NM

How Navajo compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Navajo ranks 144th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).

34% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gallup, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Navajo: 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 184° S, the direction of K33QC-D, 15 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 1 station, 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 Navajo?

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Navajo; around 1 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 Navajo?

What kind of antenna do I need in Navajo?

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. The towers are spread over about 97° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Navajo?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Navajo?

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 Navajo; signal estimates ignore terrain.