KUVE-CD (Univision) · Channel 46
Class A TV station · Tucson, Arizona
KUVE-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 46, licensed to Tucson, Arizona. Its signal is estimated to reach about 24 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KUVE-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 24 cities and towns in our guide with about 939,000 residents, as far as Green Valley, AZ (28 miles).
KUVE-CD shares its transmitter site with KHRR (Telemundo) and K17PF-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KUVE-DT in Green Valley, AZ, 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 | 46 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Tucson, AZ |
| Tower location | 32.24883, -111.11664 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 78036 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KUVE-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Estates, AZ | 4.5 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Flowing Wells, AZ | 7.0 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Valencia West, AZ | 8.0 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 8.8 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Drexel Heights, AZ | 9.1 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| South Tucson, AZ | 9.3 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Picture Rocks, AZ | 10 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Tortolita, AZ | 13 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 13 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Marana, AZ | 14 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Summit, AZ | 16 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Three Points, AZ | 17 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Avra Valley, AZ | 17 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Catalina, AZ | 21 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Tanque Verde, AZ | 22 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 22 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| East Sahuarita, AZ | 24 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Saddle Brooke, AZ | 24 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Vail, AZ | 27 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Corona de Tucson, AZ | 28 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Green Valley, AZ | 28 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Oracle, AZ | 32 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KHRRTelemundo · 40
- KUVE-DTUnivision · 46
- KGUN-TVABC · 9
- KTTUCW · 18
- KVOANBC · 4
- KMSBFox · 11
- KOLD-TVCBS · 13
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KUVE-CD transmitter tower?
KUVE-CD broadcasts from a tower at 32.2488, -111.1166, near Tucson Estates, AZ. It is licensed to Tucson, Arizona.
What channel is KUVE-CD on?
KUVE-CD appears as virtual channel 46 (46.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KUVE-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 KUVE-CD with an antenna?
About 939,000 people live in the 24 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KUVE-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KUVE-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.