KUAT-TV channel 6.1
KUAT-TV is a PBS station on channel 6.1 in the Phoenix area. Its tower is 70 miles east-southeast of Casa Grande. 2 of the 15 Phoenix cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 6.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 2
What's on KUAT-TV
KUAT-TV broadcasts 3 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | PBS | PBS |
| 6.2 | PBS Kids | KIDS |
| 6.3 | PBS 6 Plus | - |
Reception notes
- UHF. KUAT-TV transmits on RF channel 30, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 6.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 30. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KUAT-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KUAT-TV comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 77 miles from the tower, which stands 70 miles to the east-southeast of Casa Grande.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande, AZ | 70 mi ESE | Moderate |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 77 mi SE | 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.
Other stations with the same network
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 6.1 |
| RF channel | 30 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Tucson, AZ |
| Licensee | ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR BENEFIT OF UNIVERSITY OF ARIZ. |
| Effective radiated power | 668 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KUAT-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KUAT-TV (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.