TV channels & antenna towers in Questa, New Mexico
Questa has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K12OC-D, 12 miles to the E.
Over-the-air TV in Questa
Questa is a small community of about 1,750 people in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 5 low-power and 38 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
16 of them are within 25 miles of Questa, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 113 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 133 miles to the west.
Which way to point your antenna in Questa
The nearest towers around Questa are in different directions: K12OC-D 96° E (12 mi), K15FV-D 97° E (12 mi) and KCEI-LD 177° S (20 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 Questa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Questa
The farthest of the closest towers for Questa is KCEI-LD, 20 miles away with a weak 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 Questa
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K12OC-DTranslator | 12 mi | 96° E | Weak | Red River, NM |
| K15FV-DTranslator | 12 mi | 97° E | Poor | Red River, NM |
| KCEI-LDLow power | 20 mi | 177° S | Weak | Taos, NM |
| K21FD-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Weak | Taos, Etc., NM |
| K12OG-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Poor | Taos, NM |
| K30KX-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Weak | Taos, NM |
| K24ML-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Weak | Taos, NM |
| K15HD-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Weak | Taos, NM |
| K36LF-DTranslator | 21 mi | 172° S | Weak | Taos, NM |
| K18LT-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Eagle Nest, NM |
| K30GJ-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Colfax, NM |
| K28GF-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | Cimarron, NM |
| K33FK-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Angel Fire, NM |
| K22MS-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Eagles Nest, NM |
| K23JD-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | Colfax, NM |
| K31NZ-DTranslator | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Eagle Nest, NM |
| K27MT-DLow power | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Romeo, CO |
| K17JW-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | Romeo, CO |
| K19IX-DTranslator | 26 mi | 294° WNW | Weak | Romeo, CO |
| K32IK-DTranslator | 26 mi | 294° WNW | Weak | San Luis Valley, CO |
| K31IV-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Romeo, CO |
| K28GV-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Tres Piedras, NM |
| K33QV-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Tres Piedras, NM |
| K23NF-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Romeo, Etc., CO |
| K29ME-DTranslator | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Antonito, CO |
How Questa compares with the rest of New Mexico
With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Questa ranks 124th 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.
Setting up an antenna in Questa: 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 177° S, the direction of KCEI-LD, 20 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 3 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Questa?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Questa; around 3 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 Questa?
The nearest towers around Questa are in different directions: K12OC-D 96° E (12 mi), K15FV-D 97° E (12 mi) and KCEI-LD 177° S (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Questa?
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 80° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Questa?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Questa?
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 Questa; signal estimates ignore terrain.