KPNX channel 12.1
KPNX is the NBC station on channel 12.1 in the Phoenix area. Its tower is 8.5 miles west-southwest of Tempe. 15 of the 15 Phoenix cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 12.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KPNX
KPNX broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | NBC | NBC |
| 12.2 | Shop LC | ShopLC |
| 12.3 | True Crime Network | Crime |
| 12.4 | Quest | Quest |
| 12.5 | The Nest | NEST |
Reception notes
- UHF. KPNX transmits on RF channel 18, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 12.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 18. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC lists KPNX as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). A NextGen channel only plays on a TV or tuner with an ATSC 3.0 tuner. NextGen TV explained
Where KPNX comes in
Strongest within about 27 miles of the tower, which stands 8.5 miles to the west-southwest of Tempe. 11 cities get a Strong signal and 4 get Moderate, out to 36 miles.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe, AZ | 8.5 mi WSW | Strong |
| Chandler, AZ | 13 mi WNW | Strong |
| Avondale, AZ | 16 mi E | Strong |
| Glendale, AZ | 16 mi SSE | Strong |
| Phoenix, AZ | 17 mi S | Strong |
| Goodyear, AZ | 18 mi ENE | Strong |
| Gilbert, AZ | 19 mi W | Strong |
| Maricopa, AZ | 20 mi N | Strong |
| Mesa, AZ | 21 mi WSW | Strong |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 27 mi WNW | Strong |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 27 mi SSW | Strong |
| Surprise, AZ | 32 mi SE | Moderate |
| Buckeye, AZ | 34 mi ESE | Moderate |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 34 mi NNW | Moderate |
| Peoria, AZ | 36 mi SSE | Moderate |
Distance and direction are from each city's center to the tower. Signal ratings are estimates from the FCC's coverage contour and distance.
Station summary
| Network | NBC |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 12.1 |
| RF channel | 18 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Mesa, AZ |
| Licensee | MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | Yes |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KPNX (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KPNX (network and subchannels, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.