TV channels & antenna towers in Silver City, New Mexico

Silver City has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25DI-D, 5.7 miles to the NNE.

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26TV transmitters within 70 miles

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5.7 mito the closest tower

10,004population

Over-the-air TV in Silver City

Silver City is a town of about 10,000 people in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 1 full-power and 25 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Silver City, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGUN-TV in Tucson, AZ, 144 miles to the west. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KDBC-TV in El Paso, TX, 124 miles to the southeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Silver City

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The nearest towers for Silver City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Silver City

The farthest of the closest towers for Silver City is K28LK-D, 5.8 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 TV stations near Silver City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25DI-DTranslator	5.7 mi	25° NNE	Fair	Silver City, NM
K30KU-DTranslator	5.7 mi	25° NNE	Fair	Silver City, NM
K28LK-DTranslator	5.8 mi	24° NNE	Good	Silver City, NM
K08QP-DTranslator	6.7 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Silver City, NM
KKADFull power	6.8 mi	19° NNE	Good	Silver City, NM
K12QW-DTranslator	6.9 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Silver City, NM
K33QU-DTranslator	15 mi	213° SSW	Weak	Jacks Peak, NM
K21OW-DTranslator	40 mi	221° SW	Poor	Lordsburg, NM
K13UL-DTranslator	44 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Hillsboro, NM
K22ME-DTranslator	55 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K29MK-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K24MX-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K32NL-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K35HB-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K31KB-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K15IG-DTranslator	56 mi	135° SE	Poor	Deming, NM
K20GG-DTranslator	61 mi	278° W	Poor	Duncan, AZ
K28QE-DTranslator	63 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K20HA-DTranslator	63 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K16LU-DTranslator	63 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K31DR-DTranslator	63 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Caballo, NM
K35JR-DTranslator	63 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Arrey & Derry, NM
K29LC-DTranslator	63 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequence, NM
K25HV-DTranslator	63 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequence, NM
K22JY-DTranslator	63 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Truth Or Consequences, NM

How Silver City compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Silver City ranks 104th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).

49% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Silver City: step by step

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.
Point it toward 24° NNE, the direction of K28LK-D, 5.8 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 6 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 Silver City?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Silver City; around 6 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 Silver City?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The nearest towers for Silver City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Silver City?

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 Silver City?

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 Silver City?

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 Silver City; signal estimates ignore terrain.