TV channels & antenna towers in Twin Lakes, New Mexico
Twin Lakes has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K23FE-D, 9.0 miles to the SE.
Over-the-air TV in Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a small community of about 1,050 people in New Mexico. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 4 low-power and 23 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
9 of them are within 25 miles of Twin Lakes, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 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, 135 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 118 miles to the northeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Twin Lakes
Point your antenna SSE, at about 162°. The nearest towers for Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Twin Lakes
The farthest of the closest towers for Twin Lakes is K10PW-D, 12 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 Twin Lakes
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K23FE-DTranslator | 9.0 mi | 144° SE | Weak | Gallup, NM |
| K36PV-DTranslator | 12 mi | 171° S | Weak | Gallup, NM |
| K10PW-DTranslator | 12 mi | 171° S | Fair | Gallup, NM |
| K19MP-DTranslator | 12 mi | 171° S | Weak | Gallup, NM |
| K18HF-DTranslator | 12 mi | 171° S | Weak | Gallup, NM |
| K34PK-DTranslator | 14 mi | 0° N | Weak | Tohatchi, NM |
| K25QD-DLow power | 14 mi | 0° N | Weak | Tohatchi, NM |
| K33QC-DLow power | 16 mi | 263° W | Fair | Window Rock, AZ |
| K27OR-DTranslator | 24 mi | 265° W | Poor | Klagetoh, AZ |
| K15KK-DTranslator | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Mt. Powell, NM |
| K31JR-DTranslator | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Thoreau, NM |
| K20GT-DTranslator | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Indian Village, NM |
| K29KT-DTranslator | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Thoreau, NM |
| K28GT-DTranslator | 35 mi | 93° E | Poor | Crownpoint, NM |
| K30KV-DTranslator | 35 mi | 93° E | Poor | Crownpoint, NM |
| K16DL-DTranslator | 41 mi | 177° S | Poor | Zuni Pueblo, NM |
| K33QD-DLow power | 41 mi | 177° S | Poor | Zuni Pueblo, NM |
| K26OV-DTranslator | 41 mi | 177° S | Poor | Zuni, NM |
| K18LG-DTranslator | 55 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Shiprock, NM |
| K21OD-DTranslator | 55 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
| K36JX-DTranslator | 55 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
| K30GL-DTranslator | 55 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Many Farms, AZ |
| K31OX-DLow power | 60 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Ramah, NM |
| K36JS-DTranslator | 64 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Grants, NM |
| K09EP-DTranslator | 64 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Grants, Etc., NM |
How Twin Lakes compares with the rest of New Mexico
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Twin Lakes ranks 138th 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, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Twin Lakes: 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 171° S, the direction of K10PW-D, 12 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 2 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 Twin Lakes?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Twin Lakes; around 2 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 Twin Lakes?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 162°. The nearest towers for Twin Lakes sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Twin Lakes?
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 Twin Lakes?
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 Twin Lakes?
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
Nearby cities in other states
- Window Rock, AZ16 mi
- Fort Defiance, AZ17 mi
- Saint Michaels, AZ19 mi
- Houck, AZ38 mi
- Ganado, AZ43 mi
- Tsaile, AZ48 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 Twin Lakes; signal estimates ignore terrain.