Antenna TV channels in Yuma-El Centro
15 stations broadcast free TV around Yuma-El Centro, carrying 29 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Yuma-El Centro
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Yuma-El Centro market; about 96% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 4% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 29 free channels from 14 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 96% | <1% |
| CBS | 96% | <1% |
| NBC | 96% | <1% |
| FOX | 96% | 0% |
| Univision | 96% | 90% |
| Telemundo | 96% | 0% |
Share of the market's 395k people, across its 33 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro ZIP 92243 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (66°) | 31 |
| San Luis ZIP 85349 | Attic or outdoor | north (352°) | 29 |
| Calexico ZIP 92231 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (56°) | 29 |
| Brawley ZIP 92227 | Attic or outdoor | east (82°) | 38 |
| Imperial ZIP 92251 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (71°) | 29 |
| Blythe ZIP 85334 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (205°) | 29 |
| Somerton ZIP 85350 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (347°) | 29 |
| Calipatria ZIP 92233 | Attic or outdoor | east (99°) | 59 |
| Holtville ZIP 92250 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (62°) | 34 |
| Parker ZIP 85344 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Wellton ZIP 85356 | Roof | northwest (304°) | 24 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Yuma-El Centro?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 13.1 | KYMA-DT |
 NBC | 13.1 | KYMA-DT |
 ABC | 9.2 | KECY-TV |
 FOX | 9.1 | KECY-TV |
 Telemundo | 9.4 | KECY-TV |
 Univision | 7.1 also 7.3 | KVYE |
 UniMás | 54.1 | KAJB |
The best TV antenna for Yuma-El Centro
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 8 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KECY-TV, KYMA-DT), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from El Centro, Brawley, Blythe and nearby
Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Yuma-El Centro:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | east (96°) | 72 mi |
| Brawley, CA | east-southeast (107°) | 72 mi |
| Blythe, CA | south-southeast (166°) | 70 mi |
| Wellton, AZ | west-northwest (288°) | 7 mi |
5 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KAZS (39 mi away), KVYE (39 mi away), KAJB (39 mi away), KYMA-DT (39 mi away), KECY-TV (39 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Yuma-El Centro TV towers are
Map of 9 tower sites around Yuma-El Centro. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 41 mi north-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 9 mi north-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 16 mi northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 16 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 41 mi north-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 41 mi north-northwest of the centre
Every Yuma-El Centro station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- KVYE El Centro, CA · UHF
- 7.1 Univision
- 7.3 Univision
- 7.4 Charge!
- 7.5 Court TV
- 7.6 Majestad TV
- 7.88 AltaVision
- KECY-TV El Centro, CA · VHF
- 9.1 Fox
- 9.2 ABC
- 9.3 The CW Plus
- 9.4 Telemundo
- 9.5 Nosey
- 9.6 Confess
- KYMA-DT Yuma, AZ · VHF
- 13.1 NBC CBS
- 13.3 Estrella TV
- KAJB Calipatria, CA · UHF
- 54.1 UniMás
- 54.2 LATV
- 54.3 Independent
- 54.4 Stadium
- 54.5 Bounce TV
- KAZS Yuma, AZ · UHF
- 27.1 Arizona's Family Sports
- 27.2 Outlaw
- 27.3 365BLK
- 27.4 Defy
- 44.1 Arizona's Family Sports
- 44.3 Defy
- 44.4 Bark TV
- 44.5 365BLK
- 44.6 Infomercials
- 44.7 DRTV-2
Low power (9)
- K11XU-D El Centro, CA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K17LM-D El Centro/Holtville, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K24NI-D Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26PX-D Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K29LS-D Calexico, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K33MD-D Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KBFY-LD Fortuna, AZ · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KESE-LD Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KYUM-LD Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- K19CX-D Yuma, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Yuma-El Centro
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- KESE-LD · facility 19781 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-07-22
- K24NI-D · facility 182387 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-12-26
- K17LM-D · facility 5014 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 6.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-12-11 · newer construction permit granted
- K33MD-D · facility 188113 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-09-18
- K19CX-D · facility 40458 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-07-15
- KYUM-LD · facility 74378 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-09-21 · newer construction permit granted
- K26PX-D · facility 182419 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-03-25
- KAZS · facility 776268 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 100 kW · HAAT 433.9 m · licensed 2023-10-03
- KBFY-LD · facility 16657 · RF 2 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-05-02 · newer construction permit granted
- KVYE · facility 36170 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 477.4 m · licensed 2010-01-29
- KAJB · facility 40517 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 155 kW · HAAT 476 m · licensed 2010-03-15
- K11XU-D · facility 181313 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-02-27
- KYMA-DT · facility 33639 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 480 m · licensed 2012-06-27 · newer construction permit granted
- KECY-TV · facility 51208 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 478 m · licensed 2011-06-14
- K29LS-D · facility 185530 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-11-03
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.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- 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