KNXV-TV channel 15.1

KNXV-TV is a ABC station on channel 15.1 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
15.1
Band
UHF
Cities served
15

What's on KNXV-TV

KNXV-TV broadcasts 4 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.

ChannelProgrammingOn-screen name
15.1ABCABC
15.2Antenna TV/Scripps Sports-
15.3LaffLaff
15.5QVC2QVC2

Reception notes

  • UHF. KNXV-TV transmits on RF channel 15, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
  • NextGen TV. The FCC lists KNXV-TV 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 KNXV-TV 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.

CityTower distanceSignal
Tempe, AZ 8.4 mi WSW Strong
Chandler, AZ 13 mi WNW Strong
Glendale, AZ 16 mi SSE Strong
Avondale, AZ 16 mi E Strong
Phoenix, AZ 16 mi S Strong
Gilbert, AZ 18 mi W Strong
Goodyear, AZ 18 mi ENE Strong
Mesa, AZ 20 mi WSW Strong
Maricopa, AZ 20 mi N Strong
Queen Creek, AZ 27 mi WNW Strong
Scottsdale, AZ 27 mi SSW Strong
Surprise, AZ 32 mi SE Moderate
Buckeye, AZ 34 mi E 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

ABC is also on KGUN-TV (9.1) in the Phoenix area.

Station summary

NetworkABC
Virtual channel15.1
RF channel15 (UHF)
ServiceFull power
Community of licensePhoenix, AZ
LicenseeSCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC
Effective radiated power550 kW
NextGen TVYes

Sources

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.