KOAT Action 7 announced that CBS network programming is now available on its digital subchannel 7.4, serving viewers throughout New Mexico and the southwest corner of Colorado. The change does not affect KOAT’s primary ABC affiliation or its existing local newscasts; it simply adds a new over‑the‑air option for fans of CBS primetime dramas, sports, news and daytime shows.
How to receive CBS on an antenna
Households that rely on a rooftop or indoor antenna should perform a channel scan on their television or converter box. Most modern TVs include an “auto‑tune” or “channel scan” feature in the setup menu. After scanning, the new subchannel will appear as 7.4. KOAT provides a link to step‑by‑step instructions for the most common TV brands.
Cable, satellite and streaming providers
KOAT is working with local and national providers to place CBS on the appropriate channel slots. The following providers have already confirmed the lineup:
- Dish Network – Channel 13
- DirecTV – Channel 13
- Charter Cable (Durango) – Channel 13
- Comcast/Xfinity – Channel 2 (SD) | Channel 1002 (HD)
- TDS Telecom – Channel 13
- Penasco Valley (PVT) – Channel 10 (SD) | Channel 729 (HD)
- TDS Alamogordo – Channel 10 (SD) | Channel 110 (HD)
- TDS Ruidoso – Channel 10 (SD) | Channel 110 (HD)
- TDS Hobbs/Lovington – Channel 10 (SD) | Channel 707 (HD)
- TDS Cortez, CO – Channel 13 (SD) | Channel 113 (HD)
- TDS Truth or Consequences – Channel 13 (SD) | Channel 113 (HD)
- TDS Carlsbad – Channel 10 (SD) | Channel 704 (HD)
- TDS Socorro – Channel 13 (SD only)
- YouTube TV – KOAT 7.4 available
- Hulu+ Live TV – CBS network programming
Subscribers to these services do not need to take any action; the channel will appear in their guide once the provider updates its lineup.
Local news remains on KOAT
The KOAT Action 7 News team continues to produce the same local newscasts that viewers have come to rely on. Those newscasts will be simulcast on the new CBS subchannel, ensuring that community coverage, weather updates and breaking news remain consistent across both ABC and CBS streams.
Why the change matters
Previously, CBS programming in this market aired on a different station with its own news operation. By moving the CBS affiliation to KOAT’s subchannel, viewers now receive CBS shows alongside KOAT’s trusted local reporting. The transition also simplifies over‑the‑air options: viewers can find ABC on the primary channel (7.1) and CBS on 7.4 without needing a separate antenna setup.
Questions and further information
For any remaining questions, KOAT encourages viewers to call 505‑884‑7777 or visit the KOAT website, where updates will be posted as additional providers confirm carriage details.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
