Peoria, AZ antenna channel guide

Peoria viewers can receive 16 full-power and Class A stations, plus their subchannels and 11 low-power stations, but most need an attic or outdoor antenna to get them all. The main network towers stand about 36 miles southeast of central Peoria.

Free channels
21
Miles to main towers
36
Aim direction
SE

FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain

Main networks in Peoria

All six main networks reach Peoria over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.

ABC

15.1

KNXV-TV · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

CBS

5.1

KPHO-TV · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

NBC

12.1

KPNX · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

FOX

10.1

KSAZ-TV · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

PBS

8.1

KAET · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

The CW

27.1

KAZT-CD · 36 mi SSE

Moderate

Lost a channel?

No network has changed stations in the Phoenix area in the past two years. If a channel goes missing, a rescan usually brings it back.

Rescan in 3 steps

  1. Open your TV's settings.
  2. Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
  3. Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.

Is the station hard to receive here?

KGRF-LD (RF channel 21), K04SE-D (RF channel 4), K11LC-D (RF channel 11), plus 13 more, are weak in Peoria; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.

Recommended for Peoria

Plan on an attic or outdoor antenna in Peoria

Antenna type: Attic or outdoor, with VHF reception.

KSAZ-TV (FOX, channel 10.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.

KAET (PBS, channel 8.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.

How to choose an antenna for VHF channels

  • The farthest main network, ABC (KNXV-TV), is 36 miles away
  • ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW are rated Moderate, so placement matters
  • The main towers sit southeast, so one aim works

Do you need an amplifier?

An amplifier, ideally a preamplifier mounted near the antenna, can help with the farther stations, such as KNXV-TV at 36 miles.

Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. With 2 or more TVs, a powered distribution amplifier keeps every TV's signal strong. One antenna, several TVs

All stations

Station data from the FCC, as of

27 stations reach Peoria at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 6 of them have no published channel number yet, so they show their RF channel; your TV may list them under a different number after a scan.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
3.1 KTVK Independent source 36 mi SSE Moderate
5.1 KPHO-TV CBS source 36 mi SSE Moderate
7.1 VHF KAZT-TV The CW source 63 mi NNE Moderate
8.1 VHF KAET PBS source 36 mi SSE Moderate
10.1 VHF KSAZ-TV FOX source 36 mi SSE Moderate
12.1 KPNX NBC source 36 mi SSE Moderate
15.1 KNXV-TV ABC source 36 mi SSE Moderate
21.1 KPAZ-TV TBN source 36 mi SSE Moderate
27.1 KAZT-CD The CW source 36 mi SSE Moderate
33.1 KTVW-DT Univision sourceEn español: 33.1 Univision 36 mi SSE Moderate
35.1 KFPH-CD UniMás sourceEn español: 35.1 UniMás 36 mi SSE Moderate
39.1 KTAZ Telemundo sourceEn español: 39.1 Telemundo, 39.2 TeleXitos 36 mi SSE Moderate
41.1 KPDF-CD Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
45.1 KUTP Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source 36 mi SSE Moderate
51.1 KPPX-TV Ion source 36 mi SSE Moderate
61.1 KASW Independent source 20 mi SE Strong
Low-power stations (11)
14.1 K14RK-D Independent source 36 mi SSE Moderate
27.1 KPHE-LD CBS source 36 mi SSE Moderate
42.1 KVPA-LD Estrella TV sourceEn español: 42.1 Estrella TV, 42.4 Estrella TV 36 mi SSE Moderate
48.1 VHF KDPH-LD Daystar sourceEn español: 48.2 Daystar Español 36 mi SSE Moderate
50.1 KDVD-LD Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 12 VHF K12XP-D Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 19 KGRX-LD Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 23 KTVP-LD Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 28 KGRY-LD Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 30 K30MM-D Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate
RF 32 K32PG-D Translator Not listed 36 mi SSE Moderate

Broadcasts on VHF (RF channels 2 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly. RF channels 2 to 6 need a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide

Strong: inside the station's FCC coverage area, tower within 30 miles. Moderate: inside the coverage area, tower farther away. Weak: outside it, tower within 60 miles. How we rate signals

Network and subchannel details are adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. The "source" link in each row opens the station's article.

Weak signals: 16 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna

These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Peoria but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
8.1 K23NJ-D Translator PBS source 49 mi NNW Weak
8.1 K30OI-D Translator PBS source 54 mi NNE Weak
45.1 K14HC-D Translator Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 4 Low VHF K04SE-D Not listed 40 mi WSW Weak
RF 6 Low VHF K06QW-D Not listed 51 mi S Weak
RF 11 VHF K11LC-D Translator Not listed 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 19 K19KV-D Translator Not listed 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 19 K19FD-D Not listed 54 mi NNE Weak
RF 21 KGRF-LD Not listed 30 mi SSE Weak
RF 21 K21GE-D Not listed 54 mi NNE Weak
RF 23 K23FZ-D Translator Not listed 54 mi NNE Weak
RF 25 K25OM-D Translator Not listed 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 25 K25MK-D Translator Not listed 54 mi NNE Weak
RF 30 K30JD-D Translator Not listed 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 32 K32LO-D Not listed 49 mi NNW Weak
RF 32 K32ME-D Translator Not listed 54 mi NNE Weak

Extra channels you also get

Stations above also broadcast these 75 subchannels. They come free with the same antenna after a channel scan.

  • 3.2Comet
  • 3.3Outlaw
  • 3.4Infomercials
  • 3.5Arizona's Family First Alert Weather NOW ● Arizona's Family Sports simulcast (live sporting events only)
  • 5.2Cozi TV
  • 5.3Dabl
  • 5.4Shop LC
  • 7.2Independent
  • 7.3Rewind TV
  • 7.4Charge!
  • 7.5QVC
  • 8.2Arizona PBS Life
  • 8.4PBS Kids
  • 8.5Dolby Digital 5.1 simulcast of KBAQ
  • 10.3Heroes & Icons
  • 10.4Roar
  • 10.5Fox Weather
  • 12.2Shop LC
  • 12.3True Crime Network
  • 12.4Quest
  • 12.5The Nest
  • 14.2GNTV Latino
  • 14.3GNTV Kids
  • 14.4Music videos
  • 14.7[Blank]
  • 15.2Antenna TV/Scripps Sports
  • 15.3Laff
  • 15.5QVC2
  • 27.2Outlaw
  • 27.3365BLK
  • 27.4Defy
  • 33.3HSN
  • 33.4Confess
  • 33.5Shop LC
  • 33.6Infomercials (4:3)
  • 33.7MovieSphere Gold
  • 39.2TeleXitos
  • 39.3Cozi TV
  • 39.4NBC True CRMZ
  • 39.5Oxygen
  • 39.6Nosey
  • 42.2Infomercials
  • 42.3Binge TV
  • 42.4Estrella TV
  • 42.5Ace TV
  • 42.6One America Plus
  • 42.7YTA TV
  • 42.8Infomercials
  • 42.9Bark TV
  • 42.10Right Now TV
  • 42.11FTF Sports
  • 42.12MtrSpt1
  • 42.13AWE Plus
  • 42.14National Black TV
  • 42.15beIN Sports Xtra
  • 42.16Z Living
  • 44.1Arizona's Family Sports
  • 44.3Defy
  • 44.4Bark TV
  • 44.5365BLK
  • 44.6Infomercials
  • 44.7Infomercials
  • 45.2Movies!
  • 45.3Buzzr
  • 45.4Catchy Comedy
  • 45.5Start TV
  • 48.2Daystar Español
  • 48.3Daystar Reflections
  • 51.2Bounce TV
  • 51.3Court TV
  • 51.4Busted
  • 51.5Ion Plus
  • 51.6Grit
  • 51.7Game Show Central
  • 51.8QVC

Spanish-language channels in Peoria

Canales en español

7 Spanish-language channels reach Peoria at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.

ChannelNetworkStationSignal
33.1 Univision KTVW-DT Moderate
35.1 UniMás KFPH-CD Moderate
39.1 Telemundo KTAZ Moderate
39.2 TeleXitos KTAZ Moderate
42.1 Estrella TV KVPA-LD Moderate
42.4 Estrella TV KVPA-LD Moderate
48.2 VHF Daystar Español KDPH-LD Moderate

Where to point your antenna

Aim southeast (134°). Rings at 5, 10 and 20 miles from central Peoria; dots are Strong-signal towers.

5 mi 10 mi 20 mi N E S W KASW
  • KASW: 20 miles southeast

Placement and interference tips

  • Place the antenna on a southeast-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
  • The farthest main network tower is 36 miles away, so an attic or outdoor antenna will do better than one inside the living space. Attic antenna guide
  • LED bulbs, especially older or cheaper ones, can interfere. If reception gets worse when the lights are on, that's the cause.
  • Living near a cell tower? An LTE filter can block the interference.
  • Trees and hills block signals (Cord Cutters News covers these and the LED and cell tower problems), and so do metal roofs and foil radiant barriers in attics (Solid Signal). Move the antenna away from them if you can.

NextGen TV in Peoria

NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Peoria, broadcast from KASW, KFPH-CD, KGRX-LD, KNXV-TV, KPHO-TV, KPNX and KTVK. Any antenna receives it.

  • Your current TV keeps working. Today's broadcasts continue alongside NextGen TV: full-power stations that switch must keep simulcasting their main channel in today's format (CommLawCenter).
  • You need an ATSC 3.0 tuner to watch it. That means a TV or tuner box with one built in. Most TVs don't have one (PCWorld).
  • Some channels are encrypted. Some broadcasters encrypt their NextGen TV channels, and some tuners and DVRs can't play encrypted channels yet. HDHomeRun devices are one example (Antenna Land). Check before you buy, especially a DVR.
  • No shutoff date yet. Broadcasters have asked the FCC to end today's broadcasts in large markets around 2028 and everywhere around 2030. The FCC hasn't set a date (PCWorld).

Peoria antenna questions

What channel is CBS in Peoria?

CBS is channel 5.1 (KPHO-TV) on an antenna in Peoria. The tower is 36 miles south-southeast and the signal is rated Moderate.

What channel is ABC in Peoria?

ABC is channel 15.1 (KNXV-TV) on an antenna in Peoria. The tower is 36 miles south-southeast and the signal is rated Moderate.

What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Peoria?

NBC is 12.1 (KPNX), FOX is 10.1 (KSAZ-TV), PBS is 8.1 (KAET) and The CW is 27.1 (KAZT-CD).

Which way should I point my antenna in Peoria?

Point it southeast (134 degrees). The main network towers are about 36 miles southeast of central Peoria.

Do I need an outdoor antenna in Peoria?

Most homes should plan on one. The farthest main network tower is 36 miles from central Peoria, and some main stations are rated Moderate. An attic antenna can work if the roof isn't metal.

Nearby cities

Other Phoenix-area cities with channel guides, nearest first.

Station and tower data: FCC, Nov 6, 2026. Network and subchannel data: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Signal tiers are estimates from FCC coverage areas and distance, without terrain modeling. How we estimate signals.