KAZT-CD channel 27.1
KAZT-CD is a The CW station on channel 27.1 in the Phoenix area. Its tower is 8.4 miles west-southwest of Tempe. 15 of the 15 Phoenix cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 27.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
Reception notes
- UHF. KAZT-CD transmits on RF channel 36, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 27.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 36. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KAZT-CD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KAZT-CD comes in
Strongest within about 27 miles of the tower, which stands 8.4 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 | 8.4 mi WSW | Strong |
| Chandler, AZ | 13 mi WNW | Strong |
| Avondale, AZ | 16 mi E | Strong |
| Glendale, AZ | 16 mi SSE | Strong |
| Phoenix, AZ | 16 mi S | Strong |
| Goodyear, AZ | 18 mi ENE | Strong |
| Gilbert, AZ | 18 mi W | Strong |
| Maricopa, AZ | 20 mi N | Strong |
| Mesa, AZ | 20 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.
Other stations with the same network
The CW is also on KAZT-TV (7.1) and KTTU (18.1) in the Phoenix area.
Station summary
| Network | The CW |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 27.1 |
| RF channel | 36 (UHF) |
| Service | Class A |
| Community of license | Phoenix, AZ |
| Licensee | KAZT, L.L.C. |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KAZT-CD (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KAZT-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.