TV channels & antenna towers in Paradise Hills, New Mexico
Paradise Hills has 30 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 SSW.
Network channels in Paradise Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKASA-TVTelemundo | 2 | 14 mi | 86° E | Strong | Santa Fe, NM |
| CWKWBQCW | 19 | 14 mi | 86° E | Good | Santa Fe, NM |
| ABCKOAT-TVABC | 7 | 14 mi | 86° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| NBCKOBNBC | 4 | 14 mi | 87° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| TBNKNAT-TVTrinity | 23 | 14 mi | 87° E | Strong | Albuquerque, NM |
| FOXKRQEFox | 13.2 | 14 mi | 87° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision | 14 | 15 mi | 355° N | Strong | Albuquerque, NM |
Over-the-air TV in Paradise Hills
With roughly 4,260 residents, Paradise Hills is a town in New Mexico. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 10 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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, 157 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 Paradise Hills
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Paradise Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KASA-TV, KWBQ, KOAT-TV, KOB and KNAT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles east of Paradise Hills (86° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Paradise Hills 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 Paradise Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Paradise Hills
The farthest main network tower for Paradise Hills is KRQE (Fox), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KASA-TV is only 14 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 Paradise Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWPL-LDLow power | 10 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Santa Fe, NM |
| KCHFFull power | 14 mi | 86° E | Good | Santa Fe, NM |
| KTEL-CDClass A | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KNMQ-LDLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KRTN-LDLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KUPT-LDLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| K34PZ-DLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KYNM-CDClass A | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KQDF-LDLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Santa Fe, NM |
| KASY-TVFull power | 14 mi | 86° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| KAZQFull power | 14 mi | 86° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| KTVS-LDLow power | 14 mi | 86° E | Fair | Albuquerque, NM |
| KNME-TVFull power | 14 mi | 87° E | Good | Albuquerque, NM |
| KNMD-TVFull power | 14 mi | 87° E | Fair | Santa Fe, NM |
| KTFQ-TVFull power | 14 mi | 87° E | Strong | Albuquerque, NM |
| K31NB-DLow power | 51 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Santa Fe, NM |
| K19NF-DLow power | 55 mi | 189° S | Poor | Socorro, NM |
| K34HF-DTranslator | 57 mi | 352° N | Poor | Cuba, NM |
| K36JS-DTranslator | 68 mi | 266° W | Poor | Grants, NM |
| K09EP-DTranslator | 68 mi | 266° W | Poor | Grants, Etc., NM |
| K11EV-DTranslator | 68 mi | 266° W | Poor | Grants, Etc., NM |
| K33GA-DTranslator | 68 mi | 266° W | Poor | Grants, Milan, NM |
| KAOE-LDLow power | 70 mi | 27° NNE | Poor | Santa Fe, NM |
How Paradise Hills compares with the rest of New Mexico
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Paradise Hills ranks 1st of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Paradise Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 87° E, the direction of KRQE (Fox), 14 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 22 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 Paradise Hills, NM?
ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Paradise Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Paradise Hills, NM?
NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Paradise Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Paradise Hills, NM?
Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Paradise Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Paradise Hills, NM?
CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Paradise Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in Paradise Hills, NM?
Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Paradise Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Paradise Hills?
30 transmitters within 70 miles of Paradise Hills; 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 Paradise Hills?
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Paradise Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Paradise Hills?
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 Paradise Hills?
KASA-TV is only 14 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 Paradise Hills?
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.
TV channels in nearby New Mexico cities
- Rio Rancho3.1 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque4.2 mi
- Lee Acres4.7 mi
- North Valley4.8 mi
- Corrales5.9 mi
- Albuquerque8.5 mi
- Bernalillo11 mi
- Enchanted Hills11 mi
- Sandia Heights12 mi
- South Valley13 mi
- Sandia Knolls22 mi
- Ponderosa Pine26 mi
- Los Lunas27 mi
- Jemez Pueblo29 mi
- Santo Domingo Pueblo29 mi
- Meadow Lake29 mi
- Edgewood30 mi
- Los Chavez33 mi
- Belen37 mi
- Moriarty40 mi
- Laguna40 mi
- La Cienega41 mi
- Estancia48 mi
- Eldorado at Santa Fe49 mi
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 Paradise Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.