KASW channel 61.1
KASW is an independent station on channel 61.1 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
- 61.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KASW
KASW broadcasts 1 channel, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 61.1 | Main KASW programming | - |
Reception notes
- UHF. KASW transmits on RF channel 27, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 61.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 27. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC lists KASW 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
- 2 transmitter sites. KASW broadcasts from more than one site. City distances on this page use the site with the best signal for each city.
Where KASW comes in
Strongest within about 27 miles of the tower, which stands 8.5 miles to the west-southwest of Tempe. 13 cities get a Strong signal and 2 get Moderate, out to 34 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 |
| Peoria, AZ | 20 mi SE | Strong |
| Maricopa, AZ | 20 mi N | Strong |
| Mesa, AZ | 20 mi WSW | Strong |
| Surprise, AZ | 21 mi ESE | Strong |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 27 mi WNW | Strong |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 27 mi SSW | Strong |
| Buckeye, AZ | 34 mi ESE | Moderate |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 34 mi NNW | 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 | Independent |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 61.1 |
| RF channel | 27 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Phoenix, AZ |
| Licensee | SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 445 kW |
| NextGen TV | Yes |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KASW (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KASW (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.