KTVW-DT channel 33.1

KTVW-DT is the Univision station on channel 33.1 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
33.1
Band
UHF
Cities served
15

What's on KTVW-DT

KTVW-DT broadcasts 6 channels, all free with an antenna.

ChannelProgrammingOn-screen name
33.1Univision SpanishUnivision
33.3HSNHSN
33.4ConfessConfess
33.5Shop LCShopLC
33.6Infomercials (4:3)BT2
33.7MovieSphere GoldMSGold

Reception notes

  • UHF. KTVW-DT transmits on RF channel 33, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
  • NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KTVW-DT as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.

Where KTVW-DT 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.

CityTower distanceSignal
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

NetworkUnivision
Virtual channel33.1
RF channel33 (UHF)
ServiceFull power
Community of licensePhoenix, AZ
LicenseeKTVW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.
Effective radiated power560 kW
NextGen TVNo

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.