TV channels & antenna towers in Sahuarita, Arizona
Sahuarita has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWBA-TV, 16 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Sahuarita
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKHRRTelemundo | 40 | 22 mi | 335° NNW | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| UNIKUVE-CDUnivision | 46 | 22 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Tucson, AZ |
| UNIKUVE-DTUnivision | 46 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Green Valley, AZ |
| ABCKGUN-TVABC | 9 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Tucson, AZ |
| CWKTTUCW | 18 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| NBCKVOANBC | 4 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| FOXKMSBFox | 11 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| CBSKOLD-TVCBS | 13 | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Tucson, AZ |
Over-the-air TV in Sahuarita
With roughly 25,700 residents, Sahuarita is a town in Arizona. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Seven of the 8 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), Telemundo on channel 40 (KHRR) and Univision on channel 46 (KUVE-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 4 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Sahuarita
Point your antenna NNE, at about 24°. The main network towers for Sahuarita sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KUVE-DT, KGUN-TV, KTTU, KVOA and KMSB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles northeast of Sahuarita (24° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sahuarita at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sahuarita, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sahuarita
The farthest main network tower for Sahuarita is KMSB (Fox), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Sahuarita
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWBA-TVFull power | 16 mi | 147° SSE | Strong | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| K27OP-DTranslator | 18 mi | 351° N | Fair | Oro Valley/Tucson, AZ |
| KUAS-TVFull power | 18 mi | 351° N | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| K17PF-DClass A | 22 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Casas Adobes, AZ |
| KPCE-LDLow power | 23 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Tucson, AZ |
| KUDF-LPLow power | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Poor | Tucson, AZ |
| KFTU-CDClass A | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Tucson, AZ |
| K35OU-DLow power | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Tucson, AZ |
| KUAT-TVFull power | 35 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Tucson, AZ |
| K28OY-DTranslator | 67 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| KFTU-DTFull power | 67 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Douglas, AZ |
How Sahuarita compares with the rest of Arizona
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Sahuarita ranks 66th of 215 places in Arizona: more than the typical Arizona town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
32% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Tucson, 18 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sahuarita: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 24° NNE, the direction of KMSB (Fox), 35 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 15 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
What channel is ABC in Sahuarita, AZ?
ABC is on channel 9 from KGUN-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Sahuarita. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Sahuarita, AZ?
CBS is on channel 13 from KOLD-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Sahuarita. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Sahuarita, AZ?
NBC is on channel 4 from KVOA, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Sahuarita. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Sahuarita, AZ?
Fox is on channel 11 from KMSB, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Sahuarita. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Sahuarita, AZ?
CW is on channel 18 from KTTU, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Sahuarita. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sahuarita?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Sahuarita; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Sahuarita?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 24°. The main network towers for Sahuarita sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sahuarita?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sahuarita?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Sahuarita?
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 Sahuarita; signal estimates ignore terrain.