KUNW-CD (Univision) · Channel 2
Class A TV station · Yakima, Washington
KUNW-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 2, licensed to Yakima, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KUNW-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 212,000 residents, as far as Yakima, WA (4.8 miles).
KUNW-CD shares its transmitter site with KIMA-TV (CW), KYVE, KNDO (NBC), KDHW-CD (Trinity), KCYU-LD (Fox) and K19JX-D and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KVVK-CD in Kennewick, Etc., WA, 70 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 | 2 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Yakima, WA |
| Tower location | 46.53250, -120.51028 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 167797 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUNW-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap, WA | 2.4 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Yakima, WA | 4.8 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Ahtanum, WA | 5.6 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Terrace Heights, WA | 6.1 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| West Valley, WA | 6.1 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Wapato, WA | 7.3 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Selah, WA | 8.4 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Gleed, WA | 10.0 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Toppenish, WA | 14 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Zillah, WA | 15 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Tieton, WA | 17 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Granger, WA | 20 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Sunnyside, WA | 28 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Desert Aire, WA | 30 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Kittitas, WA | 31 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Ellensburg, WA | 32 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Mattawa, WA | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Mabton, WA | 33 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Grandview, WA | 35 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUNW-CD transmitter tower?
KUNW-CD broadcasts from a tower at 46.5325, -120.5103, near Union Gap, WA. It is licensed to Yakima, Washington.
What channel is KUNW-CD on?
KUNW-CD appears as virtual channel 2 (2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KUNW-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KUNW-CD with an antenna?
About 212,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUNW-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUNW-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.