TV channels & antenna towers in Cienega Springs, Arizona
Cienega Springs has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25QW-D, 28 miles to the NNW.
Over-the-air TV in Cienega Springs
Cienega Springs is a small community of about 1,800 people in Arizona. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 1 full-power, 4 low-power and 24 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Cienega Springs, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTNV-TV in Las Vegas, NV, 130 miles to the north. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPSP-CD in Cathedral City, CA, 128 miles to the west. 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 Cienega Springs
Point your antenna NNW, at about 341°. The nearest towers for Cienega Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cienega Springs, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cienega Springs
The farthest of the closest towers for Cienega Springs is K23BJ-D, 30 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 TV stations near Cienega Springs
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25QW-DLow power | 28 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu, AZ |
| K15CR-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K23BJ-DLow power | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K17DA-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K22NK-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K31GZ-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K26OK-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K29FD-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K24NG-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K28PO-DTranslator | 30 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| K26PR-DLow power | 49 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Needles, CA |
| KMOH-TVFull power | 59 mi | 352° N | Fair | Kingman, AZ |
| K17BN-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Needles, CA |
| K27NR-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Topock, AZ |
| K16EV-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Bullhead City, AZ |
| K21FU-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Topock, AZ |
| K24DK-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Bullhead City, AZ |
| K31HY-DTranslator | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Needles, Etc., CA |
| K14HG-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
| K20ID-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
| KKAX-LDLow power | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Hilltop, AZ |
| K23FV-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
| K33OD-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
| K29LO-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
| K35MX-DTranslator | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Kingman, AZ |
How Cienega Springs compares with the rest of Arizona
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Cienega Springs ranks 133rd of 215 places in Arizona: fewer than the typical Arizona town (12).
46% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Lake Havasu City, 21 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cienega Springs: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 344° NNW, the direction of K23BJ-D, 30 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 9 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cienega Springs?
29 transmitters within 70 miles of Cienega Springs; around 9 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 Cienega Springs?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 341°. The nearest towers for Cienega Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cienega Springs?
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 Cienega Springs?
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 Cienega Springs?
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.
TV channels in nearby Arizona cities
- Parker4.5 mi
- Lake Havasu City21 mi
- Desert Hills27 mi
- Quartzsite36 mi
- Golden Shores43 mi
- Ehrenberg44 mi
- Salome45 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Arizona · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cienega Springs; signal estimates ignore terrain.