Queen Creek, AZ antenna channel guide

Queen Creek viewers can receive 17 full-power and Class A stations, plus their subchannels and 12 low-power stations, but most need an attic or outdoor antenna to get them all. The main network towers stand about 27 miles west of central Queen Creek.

Free channels
22
Miles to main towers
27
Aim direction
WNW

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

Main networks in Queen Creek

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

ABC

15.1

KNXV-TV · 27 mi WNW

Strong

CBS

5.1

KPHO-TV · 27 mi WNW

Strong

NBC

12.1

KPNX · 27 mi WNW

Strong

FOX

45.1

KUTP · 27 mi WNW

Strong

PBS

8.1

KAET · 27 mi WNW

Strong

The CW

27.1

KAZT-CD · 27 mi WNW

Strong

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), K06QW-D (RF channel 6), K26OD-D (RF channel 26), plus 5 more, are weak in Queen Creek; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.

Recommended for Queen Creek

Plan on an attic or outdoor antenna in Queen Creek

Antenna type: Attic or outdoor, with VHF reception.

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, PBS (KAET), is 27 miles away
  • The main towers sit west, so one aim works

Do you need an amplifier?

Try without an amplifier first. Add one only if channels break up. The farthest main network station, KAET, is 27 miles away.

Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. One antenna, several TVs

All stations

Station data from the FCC, as of

29 stations reach Queen Creek at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 7 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 27 mi WNW Strong
5.1 KPHO-TV CBS source 27 mi WNW Strong
6.1 KUAT-TV PBS source 77 mi SE Moderate
8.1 VHF KAET PBS source 27 mi WNW Strong
9.1 VHF KGUN-TV ABC source 77 mi SE Moderate
10.1 VHF KSAZ-TV FOX source 27 mi WNW Strong
12.1 KPNX NBC source 27 mi WNW Strong
15.1 KNXV-TV ABC source 27 mi WNW Strong
21.1 KPAZ-TV TBN source 27 mi WNW Strong
27.1 KAZT-CD The CW source 27 mi WNW Strong
33.1 KTVW-DT Univision sourceEn español: 33.1 Univision 27 mi WNW Strong
35.1 KFPH-CD UniMás sourceEn español: 35.1 UniMás 27 mi WNW Strong
39.1 KTAZ Telemundo sourceEn español: 39.1 Telemundo, 39.2 TeleXitos 27 mi WNW Strong
41.1 KPDF-CD Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
45.1 KUTP Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source 27 mi WNW Strong
51.1 KPPX-TV Ion source 27 mi WNW Strong
61.1 KASW Independent source 27 mi WNW Strong
Low-power stations (12)
14.1 K14RK-D Independent source 27 mi WNW Strong
27.1 KPHE-LD CBS source 27 mi WNW Strong
42.1 KVPA-LD Estrella TV sourceEn español: 42.1 Estrella TV, 42.4 Estrella TV 27 mi WNW Strong
48.1 VHF KDPH-LD Daystar sourceEn español: 48.2 Daystar Español 27 mi WNW Strong
50.1 KDVD-LD Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 12 VHF K12XP-D Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 19 KGRX-LD Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 21 KGRQ-LD Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 23 KTVP-LD Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 28 KGRY-LD Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 30 K30MM-D Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong
RF 32 K32PG-D Translator Not listed 27 mi WNW Strong

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: 8 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna

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

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
8.1 K31NV-D Translator PBS source 43 mi E Weak
16.1 K18NN-D Not listed 45 mi E Weak
33.1 KDOS-LD Univision source 45 mi E Weak
RF 6 Low VHF K06QW-D Not listed 38 mi WSW Weak
RF 14 K14NA-D Translator Not listed 44 mi E Weak
RF 21 KGRF-LD Not listed 37 mi WNW Weak
RF 26 K26OD-D Translator Not listed 43 mi E Weak
RF 27 K27KS-D Translator Not listed 44 mi E Weak

Extra channels you also get

Stations above also broadcast these 78 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
  • 6.2PBS Kids
  • 6.3PBS 6 Plus
  • 8.2Arizona PBS Life
  • 8.4PBS Kids
  • 8.5Dolby Digital 5.1 simulcast of KBAQ
  • 9.2Laff
  • 9.3Antenna TV/Scripps Sports
  • 9.4Bounce TV
  • 9.5Ion
  • 9.6Busted
  • 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 Queen Creek

Canales en español

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

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

Where to point your antenna

Aim west-northwest (282°). Rings at 5, 10 and 30 miles from central Queen Creek; dots are Strong-signal towers.

5 mi 10 mi 30 mi N E S W Main towers KGRQ-LD
  • KNXV-TV, KPHO-TV, KUTP and KAZT-CD and 20 other stations: 27 miles west-northwest
  • KGRQ-LD: 17 miles south-southwest

Placement and interference tips

  • Place the antenna on a west-northwest-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
  • The farthest main network tower is 27 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 Queen Creek

NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Queen Creek, 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).

Queen Creek antenna questions

What channel is CBS in Queen Creek?

CBS is channel 5.1 (KPHO-TV) on an antenna in Queen Creek. The tower is 27 miles west-northwest and the signal is rated Strong.

What channel is ABC in Queen Creek?

ABC is channel 15.1 (KNXV-TV) on an antenna in Queen Creek. The tower is 27 miles west-northwest and the signal is rated Strong.

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

NBC is 12.1 (KPNX), FOX is 45.1 (KUTP), PBS is 8.1 (KAET) and The CW is 27.1 (KAZT-CD).

Which way should I point my antenna in Queen Creek?

Point it west-northwest (282 degrees). The main network towers are about 27 miles west of central Queen Creek.

Do I need an outdoor antenna in Queen Creek?

Most homes should plan on one. The farthest main network tower is 27 miles from central Queen Creek. 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.