KUTP channel 45.1
KUTP is a Independent, MyNetworkTV and FOX station on channel 45.1 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
- 45.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 15
What's on KUTP
KUTP broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | Main KUTP programming | KUTP |
| 45.2 | Movies! | Movies! |
| 45.3 | Buzzr | Buzzr |
| 45.4 | Catchy Comedy | CatchyC |
| 45.5 | Start TV | START |
Reception notes
- UHF. KUTP transmits on RF channel 26, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 45.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 26. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list KUTP as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where KUTP 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 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
FOX is also on KSAZ-TV (10.1) and KMSB (11.1) in the Phoenix area.
Station summary
| Network | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 45.1 |
| RF channel | 26 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Phoenix, AZ |
| Licensee | FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for KUTP (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: KUTP (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.