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What channel is The CW on antenna in Phoenix (Prescott)?

The CW is channel 7.1 (KAZT-TV).

It broadcasts on RF 7 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put The CW on KAZT-TV within antenna reach of about 19% of people in the Phoenix (Prescott) market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated from FCC data

Lost The CW? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If The CW still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the KAZT-TV tower and handle VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary .

Where The CW 7.1 comes from

  • Works on any digital TV

    KAZT-TV RF 7 · VHF

    KAZT-TV's own transmitter.

  • Works on any digital TV

    KAZT-CD RF 36 · UHF

    A partner station carrying The CW for KAZT-TV.

Which way to point for The CW around Phoenix (Prescott)

Aim at the KAZT-TV tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

FromPointDistance
Mesa, AZ north-northwest (346°) 92 mi
Glendale, AZ north (3°) 80 mi
Scottsdale, AZ north-northwest (348°) 71 mi
Peoria, AZ north-northeast (12°) 63 mi
Surprise, AZ north-northeast (15°) 73 mi
Maricopa, AZ north (357°) 114 mi
Prescott Valley, AZ east-northeast (61°) 13 mi
Apache Junction, AZ north-northwest (340°) 96 mi
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The antenna you need for The CW in Phoenix (Prescott)

The CW reaches ordinary TVs on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF; many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of Phoenix (Prescott) · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

More free channels from KAZT-TV

  • 7.2 Independent
  • 7.3 Rewind TV
  • 7.4 Charge!
  • 7.5 QVC

Other networks in Phoenix (Prescott)

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Questions about The CW in Phoenix (Prescott)

What channel is The CW on antenna in Phoenix (Prescott)?
The CW is channel 7.1 (KAZT-TV) in Phoenix (Prescott). It broadcasts on RF 7 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.
Why did The CW 7.1 disappear from my TV?
Run a channel rescan first. If it is still missing, check that your antenna points toward the KAZT-TV tower and that it handles VHF.
What antenna do I need for The CW in Phoenix (Prescott)?
An antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF, aimed at the KAZT-TV tower. Height matters more than brand: indoor close in, attic or roof farther out.

Where this comes from

  • Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
  • Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
  • Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
  • Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).

Updated How we work this out