TV channels & antenna towers in Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

Central Heights-Midland City has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K27KS-D, 5.3 miles to the SW.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
5.3 mito the closest tower
2,534population

Network channels in Central Heights-Midland City

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKTTUCW18 69 mi175° S GoodTucson, AZ
NBCKVOANBC4 69 mi175° S FairTucson, AZ
FOXKMSBFox11 69 mi175° S GoodTucson, AZ
CBSKOLD-TVCBS13 69 mi175° S FairTucson, AZ
ABCKGUN-TVABC9 69 mi175° S FairTucson, AZ
UNIKUVE-DTUnivision46 69 mi175° S FairGreen Valley, AZ

Over-the-air TV in Central Heights-Midland City

With roughly 2,530 residents, Central Heights-Midland City is a town in Arizona. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A, 7 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Central Heights-Midland City, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Tucson, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tucson's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (KGUN-TV), CBS on channel 13 (KOLD-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KVOA), Fox on channel 11 (KMSB), CW on channel 18 (KTTU) and Univision on channel 46 (KUVE-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Central Heights-Midland City

Point your antenna S, at about 175°. The main network towers for Central Heights-Midland City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KTTU, KVOA, KMSB, KOLD-TV and KGUN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 69 miles south of Central Heights-Midland City (175° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Central Heights-Midland City at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Central Heights-Midland City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Central Heights-Midland City

The farthest main network tower for Central Heights-Midland City is KGUN-TV (ABC), 69 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Central Heights-Midland City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K27KS-DTranslator5.3 mi 217° SWFairGlobe/Miami, AZ
K31NV-DTranslator5.3 mi 217° SWFairGlobe-Miami, AZ
K26OD-DTranslator5.3 mi 217° SWGoodGlobe, AZ
K14NA-DTranslator5.4 mi 216° SWFairGlobe & Miami, AZ
K18NN-DLow power8.0 mi 186° SGoodGlobe, AZ
KDOS-LDLow power8.0 mi 186° SGoodGlobe, AZ
KGRQ-LDLow power57 mi 241° WSWPoorGila River Indian Co, AZ
K34PG-DLow power65 mi 341° NNWPoorPayson, AZ
KPSN-LDLow power65 mi 341° NNWPoorPayson, AZ
KUAT-TVFull power69 mi 175° SGoodTucson, AZ
KUDF-LPLow power69 mi 175° SPoorTucson, AZ
KFTU-CDClass A69 mi 175° SPoorTucson, AZ
K35OU-DLow power69 mi 175° SPoorTucson, AZ

How Central Heights-Midland City compares with the rest of Arizona

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Central Heights-Midland City ranks 91st of 215 places in Arizona: more than the typical Arizona town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 69 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

46% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Florence, 42 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Central Heights-Midland City: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 175° S, the direction of KGUN-TV (ABC), 69 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

ABC is on channel 9 from KGUN-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Central Heights-Midland City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOLD-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Central Heights-Midland City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

NBC is on channel 4 from KVOA, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Central Heights-Midland City. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

Fox is on channel 11 from KMSB, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Central Heights-Midland City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

CW is on channel 18 from KTTU, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Central Heights-Midland City. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Central Heights-Midland City?

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Central Heights-Midland City; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Central Heights-Midland City?

Point your antenna S, at about 175°. The main network towers for Central Heights-Midland City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Central Heights-Midland City?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Central Heights-Midland City?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Central Heights-Midland City?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Arizona · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Central Heights-Midland City; signal estimates ignore terrain.