KHAX-LD (Univision) · Channel 49
Translator TV station · Vista, California
KHAX-LD is a translator over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 49, licensed to Vista, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 13 miles.
About KHAX-LD
Translator stations rebroadcast another station's signal on a different channel to fill gaps the main tower cannot reach, such as valleys and remote towns.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 13 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 702,000 residents, as far as Fallbrook, CA (12 miles).
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KBNT-CD in San Diego, CA, 26 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 49 |
| Station type | Translator (LPT) |
| City of license | Vista, CA |
| Tower location | 33.21475, -117.18836 |
| Effective radiated power | 1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 70394 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KHAX-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA | 3.3 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Hidden Meadows, CA | 4.4 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| San Marcos, CA | 5.1 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Bonsall, CA | 5.6 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Lake San Marcos, CA | 6.2 mi | 11° N | Fair |
| Escondido, CA | 8.9 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Valley Center, CA | 8.9 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Camp Pendleton North, CA | 10 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Carlsbad, CA | 10 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
| Camp Pendleton South, CA | 11 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Oceanside, CA | 11 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Fallbrook, CA | 12 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 13 mi | 4° N | Weak |
| Encinitas, CA | 14 mi | 26° NNE | Weak |
| Rainbow, CA | 14 mi | 190° S | Weak |
| Fairbanks Ranch, CA | 15 mi | 360° N | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
- KBNT-CDUnivision · 17
- KDTF-LDUnivision · 36.17
- KGTVABC · 10
- KFMB-TVCW · 8.2
- KPBSPBS · 15
- KNSDNBC · 39
- KUAN-LDTelemundo · 48
- KSWB-TVFox · 69
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KHAX-LD transmitter tower?
KHAX-LD broadcasts from a tower at 33.2148, -117.1884, near Vista, CA. It is licensed to Vista, California.
What channel is KHAX-LD on?
KHAX-LD appears as virtual channel 49 (49.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KHAX-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 13 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 31 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KHAX-LD with an antenna?
About 702,000 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KHAX-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KHAX-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.