KCYU-LD (Fox) · Channel 41
Low power TV station · Yakima, Washington
KCYU-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 41, licensed to Yakima, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 14 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KCYU-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 14 cities and towns in our guide with about 174,000 residents, as far as Yakima, WA (4.9 miles).
KCYU-LD shares its transmitter site with KDHW-CD (Trinity), K19JX-D, K20LQ-D, K23PG-D, K28QL-D and KIMA-TV (CW) and 4 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KPTV in Portland, OR, 128 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 41 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Yakima, WA |
| Tower location | 46.53100, -120.51500 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 58694 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCYU-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap, WA | 2.6 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Yakima, WA | 4.9 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Ahtanum, WA | 5.5 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| West Valley, WA | 6.0 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Terrace Heights, WA | 6.3 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Wapato, WA | 7.3 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Selah, WA | 8.5 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Gleed, WA | 10.0 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Toppenish, WA | 14 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Zillah, WA | 15 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Tieton, WA | 16 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Granger, WA | 20 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Sunnyside, WA | 28 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Desert Aire, WA | 30 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCYU-LD transmitter tower?
KCYU-LD broadcasts from a tower at 46.5310, -120.5150, near Union Gap, WA. It is licensed to Yakima, Washington.
What channel is KCYU-LD on?
KCYU-LD appears as virtual channel 41 (41.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KCYU-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCYU-LD with an antenna?
About 174,000 people live in the 14 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCYU-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCYU-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.