KVYE (Univision) · Channel 7
Full power TV station · El Centro, California
KVYE is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 7, licensed to El Centro, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 23 cities and towns within 75 miles.
About KVYE
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KVYE runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 477 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 69% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 64 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 75 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 23 cities and towns in our guide with about 356,000 residents, as far as Calexico, CA (47 miles).
KVYE shares its transmitter site with KBFY-LD, KAJB, KAZS, K11XU-D, KYMA-DT (NBC) and KECY-TV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KVER-CD in Indio, CA, 108 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 | 7 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | El Centro, CA |
| Tower location | 33.05058, -114.82803 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 477 m (1,566 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 36170 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVYE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue B and C, AZ | 25 mi | 337° NNW | Strong |
| Donovan Estates, AZ | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Strong |
| Yuma, AZ | 25 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| Somerton, AZ | 32 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Holtville, CA | 36 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Fortuna Foothills, AZ | 36 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Mesa Verde, CA | 39 mi | 188° S | Good |
| San Luis, AZ | 39 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Calipatria, CA | 40 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Blythe, CA | 41 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Brawley, CA | 41 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Niland, CA | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Ehrenberg, AZ | 42 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Imperial, CA | 45 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Westmorland, CA | 46 mi | 89° E | Good |
| El Centro, CA | 46 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Heber, CA | 46 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Calexico, CA | 47 mi | 56° ENE | Good |
| Wellton, AZ | 47 mi | 304° WNW | Good |
| Seeley, CA | 53 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Quartzsite, AZ | 55 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Salton City, CA | 67 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Desert Shores, CA | 74 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVYE transmitter tower?
KVYE broadcasts from a tower at 33.0506, -114.8280, near Avenue B and C, AZ. It is licensed to El Centro, California.
What channel is KVYE on?
KVYE appears as virtual channel 7 (7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KVYE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 75 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVYE with an antenna?
About 356,000 people live in the 23 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVYE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVYE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.