Antenna Channel Guide
Surprise, AZ antenna channels
FCC station data as of November 6, 2026. Signal ratings are estimates without terrain.
| Channel | Network | Call sign | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Independent | KTVK | Moderate |
| 5.1 | CBS | KPHO-TV | Moderate |
| 8.1 | PBS | KAET | Moderate |
| 10.1 | FOX | KSAZ-TV | Moderate |
| 12.1 | NBC | KPNX | Moderate |
| 15.1 | ABC | KNXV-TV | Moderate |
| 21.1 | TBN | KPAZ-TV | Moderate |
| 27.1 | The CW | KAZT-CD | Moderate |
| 33.1 | Univision | KTVW-DT | Moderate |
| 35.1 | UniMás | KFPH-CD | Moderate |
| 39.1 | Telemundo | KTAZ | Moderate |
| 41.1 | Not listed | KPDF-CD | Moderate |
| 45.1 | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX | KUTP | Moderate |
| 51.1 | Ion | KPPX-TV | Moderate |
| 61.1 | Independent | KASW | Strong |
| Low-power stations | |||
| 14.1 | Independent | K14RK-D | Moderate |
| 27.1 | CBS | KPHE-LD | Moderate |
| 42.1 | Estrella TV | KVPA-LD | Moderate |
| 48.1 | Daystar | KDPH-LD | Moderate |
| 50.1 | Not listed | KDVD-LD | Moderate |
| RF 12 | Not listed | K12XP-D | Moderate |
| RF 19 | Not listed | KGRX-LD | Moderate |
| RF 23 | Not listed | KTVP-LD | Moderate |
| RF 28 | Not listed | KGRY-LD | Moderate |
| RF 30 | Not listed | K30MM-D | Moderate |
| RF 32 | Not listed | K32PG-D | Moderate |
| Weak signals (may need an outdoor antenna) | |||
| 8.1 | PBS | K23NJ-D | Weak |
| 45.1 | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX | K14HC-D | Weak |
| RF 4 | Not listed | K04SE-D | Weak |
| RF 6 | Not listed | K06QW-D | Weak |
| RF 11 | Not listed | K11LC-D | Weak |
| RF 19 | Not listed | K19KV-D | Weak |
| RF 21 | Not listed | KGRF-LD | Weak |
| RF 25 | Not listed | K25OM-D | Weak |
| RF 30 | Not listed | K30JD-D | Weak |
| RF 32 | Not listed | K32LO-D | Weak |
Channel missing? Rescan your TV. Updated list: antennachannelguide.com/az/surprise/
Surprise, AZ antenna channel guide
Surprise viewers can receive 15 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 32 miles southeast of central Surprise.
- Free channels
- 20
- Miles to main towers
- 33
- Aim direction
- ESE
FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain
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Main networks in Surprise
All six main networks reach Surprise over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.
Want these channels on a streaming service instead? See local channels without cable.
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
- Open your TV's settings.
- Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
- Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.
Menu names vary by brand: see antenna setup by TV brand and when and how to rescan.
Is the station hard to receive here?
KGRF-LD (RF channel 21), K04SE-D (RF channel 4), K06QW-D (RF channel 6), plus 7 more, are weak in Surprise; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.
Still missing a channel? Our antenna troubleshooter walks through no channels, breakups, channels that come and go and NextGen channels that won't play, and can check any Surprise station for you.
Recommended for Surprise
Plan on an attic or outdoor antenna in Surprise
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.
- The farthest main network, ABC (KNXV-TV), is 32 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 32 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
Compare indoor, attic and outdoor antenna types, and read the outdoor antenna safety overview before you go on the roof. Older TV without a digital tuner? See converter boxes.
All stations
Station data from the FCC, as of
26 stations reach Surprise 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.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | KTVK | Independent source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 5.1 | KPHO-TV | CBS source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 8.1 VHF | KAET | PBS source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 10.1 VHF | KSAZ-TV | FOX source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 12.1 | KPNX | NBC source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 15.1 | KNXV-TV | ABC source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 21.1 | KPAZ-TV | TBN source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 27.1 | KAZT-CD | The CW source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 33.1 | KTVW-DT | Univision sourceEn español: 33.1 Univision | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 35.1 | KFPH-CD | UniMás sourceEn español: 35.1 UniMás | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 39.1 | KTAZ | Telemundo sourceEn español: 39.1 Telemundo, 39.2 TeleXitos | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 41.1 | KPDF-CD | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 45.1 | KUTP | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 51.1 | KPPX-TV | Ion source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 61.1 | KASW | Independent source | 21 mi ESE | Strong |
| Low-power stations (11) | ||||
| 14.1 | K14RK-D | Independent source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 27.1 | KPHE-LD | CBS source | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 42.1 | KVPA-LD | Estrella TV sourceEn español: 42.1 Estrella TV, 42.4 Estrella TV | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 48.1 VHF | KDPH-LD | Daystar sourceEn español: 48.2 Daystar Español | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| 50.1 | KDVD-LD | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 12 VHF | K12XP-D | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 19 | KGRX-LD | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 23 | KTVP-LD | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 28 | KGRY-LD | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 30 | K30MM-D | Not listed | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| RF 32 | K32PG-D Translator | Not listed | 32 mi SE | 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: 10 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna
These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Surprise but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | K23NJ-D Translator | PBS source | 57 mi N | Weak |
| 45.1 | K14HC-D Translator | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source | 57 mi N | Weak |
| RF 4 Low VHF | K04SE-D | Not listed | 30 mi WSW | Weak |
| RF 6 Low VHF | K06QW-D | Not listed | 44 mi SSE | Weak |
| RF 11 VHF | K11LC-D Translator | Not listed | 57 mi N | Weak |
| RF 19 | K19KV-D Translator | Not listed | 57 mi N | Weak |
| RF 21 | KGRF-LD | Not listed | 24 mi SSE | Weak |
| RF 25 | K25OM-D Translator | Not listed | 57 mi N | Weak |
| RF 30 | K30JD-D Translator | Not listed | 57 mi N | Weak |
| RF 32 | K32LO-D | Not listed | 57 mi N | Weak |
Extra channels you also get
Stations above also broadcast these 71 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
- 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 Surprise
Canales en español
7 Spanish-language channels reach Surprise at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.
Where to point your antenna
Aim east-southeast (104°). Rings at 5, 10 and 25 miles from central Surprise; dots are Strong-signal towers.
- KASW: 21 miles east-southeast
Placement and interference tips
- Place the antenna on an east-southeast-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
- The farthest main network tower is 32 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.
More: how to aim a TV antenna, how to boost your antenna signal. Renting or in an HOA? FCC rules protect your right to an antenna in areas you control. Camping nearby? See the RV antenna guide.
NextGen TV in Surprise
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Surprise, 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).
Surprise antenna questions
What channel is CBS in Surprise?
CBS is channel 5.1 (KPHO-TV) on an antenna in Surprise. The tower is 32 miles southeast and the signal is rated Moderate.
What channel is ABC in Surprise?
ABC is channel 15.1 (KNXV-TV) on an antenna in Surprise. The tower is 32 miles southeast and the signal is rated Moderate.
What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Surprise?
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 Surprise?
Point it east-southeast (104 degrees). The main network towers are about 32 miles southeast of central Surprise.
Do I need an outdoor antenna in Surprise?
Most homes should plan on one. The farthest main network tower is 32 miles from central Surprise, 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.