Antenna Channel Guide
Atlanta, GA antenna channels
FCC station data as of November 6, 2026. Signal ratings are estimates without terrain.
| Channel | Network | Call sign | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | ABC | WSB-TV | Strong |
| 5.1 | FOX | WAGA-TV | Strong |
| 8.1 | PBS | WGTV | Strong |
| 11.1 | NBC | WXIA-TV | Strong |
| 14.1 | Ion | WPXA-TV | Moderate |
| 17.1 | The CW | WPCH-TV | Strong |
| 18.1 | PBS | WNGH-TV | Moderate |
| 28.1 | PBS | WJSP-TV | Moderate |
| 30.1 | PBS | WPBA | Strong |
| 34.1 | Univision | WUVG-DT | Strong |
| 36.1 | Independent / MyNetworkTV | WATL | Strong |
| 46.1 | Independent | WANF | Strong |
| 47.2 | Telemundo | WKTB-CD | Strong |
| 57.1 | Independent | WATC-DT | Strong |
| 63.1 | TBN | WHSG-TV | Strong |
| 69.1 | CBS | WUPA | Strong |
| RF 14 | Not listed | WSKC-CD | Strong |
| RF 20 | Not listed | WANN-CD | Strong |
| RF 29 | Not listed | WYGA-CD | Strong |
| RF 33 | Not listed | WIRE-CD | Strong |
| Low-power stations | |||
| 6.1 | Estrella TV | WTBS-LD | Strong |
| 21.1 | FOX | WLVO-LD | Strong |
| RF 2 | Not listed | WUVM-LD | Strong |
| RF 3 | Not listed | WTHC-LD | Strong |
| RF 8 | Not listed | WIGL-LD | Strong |
| RF 9 | Not listed | WEQT-LD | Strong |
| RF 11 | Not listed | WUEO-LD | Strong |
| RF 12 | Not listed | WDNV-LD | Strong |
| RF 13 | Not listed | W13DQ-D | Strong |
| RF 28 | Not listed | WDWW-LD | Strong |
| RF 30 | Not listed | WBUD-LD | Strong |
| RF 35 | Not listed | WDTA-LD | Strong |
| Weak signals (may need an outdoor antenna) | |||
| RF 15 | Not listed | WGGD-LD | Weak |
| RF 22 | Not listed | WCTD-LD | Weak |
| RF 23 | PBS | W23EV-D | Weak |
| RF 24 | Not listed | WVND-LD | Weak |
| RF 24 | Not listed | W24FJ-D | Weak |
| RF 28 | Not listed | W28EU-D | Weak |
| RF 29 | Not listed | W29DN-D | Weak |
| RF 33 | Not listed | W33EU-D | Weak |
| RF 35 | Not listed | W35EM-D | Weak |
Channel missing? Rescan your TV. Updated list: antennachannelguide.com/ga/atlanta/
Atlanta, GA antenna channel guide
Atlanta viewers can pick up 20 full-power and Class A stations with an indoor antenna, plus their subchannels and 12 low-power stations. The main network towers stand 4 to 6 miles east of central Atlanta.
- Free channels
- 18
- Miles to main towers
- 6
- Aim direction
- E
FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain
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Main networks in Atlanta
All six main networks reach Atlanta over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.
Want these channels on a streaming service instead? See local channels without cable.
Lost a channel?
Recent changes in the Atlanta area
- : CBS moved from channel 46 (WANF) to 69.1 (WUPA). Rescan your TV to find it. WANF is now an independent station. Source: AJC
Rescan in 3 steps
- Open your TV's settings.
- Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
- Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.
Menu names vary by brand: see antenna setup by TV brand and when and how to rescan.
Is the station hard to receive here?
W35EM-D (RF channel 35), WVND-LD (RF channel 24), W23EV-D (RF channel 23), plus 6 more, are weak in Atlanta; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.
Still missing a channel? Our antenna troubleshooter walks through no channels, breakups, channels that come and go and NextGen channels that won't play, and can check any Atlanta station for you.
Recommended for Atlanta
An indoor antenna should work in Atlanta
Antenna type: Indoor, with VHF reception.
WXIA-TV (NBC, channel 11.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.
- ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW are all within 6 miles
- The main towers sit east, so one aim works
Do you need an amplifier?
You likely don't need an amplifier. The towers are close, and a strong signal plus an amplifier can overload your TV's tuner. The farthest main network station, WUPA, is 6 miles away.
Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. One antenna, several TVs
Compare indoor, attic and outdoor antenna types. Older TV without a digital tuner? See converter boxes.
All stations
Station data from the FCC, as of
32 stations reach Atlanta at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 14 of them have no published channel number yet, so they show their RF channel; your TV may list them under a different number after a scan.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | WSB-TV | ABC source | 3.5 mi E | Strong |
| 5.1 | WAGA-TV | FOX source | 5.6 mi ENE | Strong |
| 8.1 VHF | WGTV | PBS source | 16 mi E | Strong |
| 11.1 VHF | WXIA-TV | NBC source | 5.2 mi E | Strong |
| 14.1 | WPXA-TV | Ion source | 40 mi NNW | Moderate |
| 17.1 | WPCH-TV | The CW source | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| 18.1 Low VHF | WNGH-TV | PBS source | 70 mi NNW | Moderate |
| 28.1 Low VHF | WJSP-TV | PBS source | 65 mi SSW | Moderate |
| 30.1 | WPBA | PBS source | 5.0 mi E | Strong |
| 34.1 | WUVG-DT | Univision sourceEn español: 34.1 Univision, 34.2 UniMás | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| 36.1 | WATL | Independent / MyNetworkTV source | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| 46.1 | WANF | Independent source | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| 47.2 | WKTB-CD | Telemundo sourceEn español: 47.2 Telemundo, 47.3 TeleXitos | 17 mi NE | Strong |
| 57.1 | WATC-DT | Independent source | 21 mi N | Strong |
| 63.1 | WHSG-TV | TBN source | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| 69.1 | WUPA | CBS source | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 14 | WSKC-CD | Not listed | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 20 | WANN-CD | Not listed | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 29 | WYGA-CD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 33 | WIRE-CD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| Low-power stations (12) | ||||
| 6.1 Low VHF | WTBS-LD | Estrella TV sourceEn español: 6.1 Estrella TV | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| 21.1 | WLVO-LD | FOX | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 2 Low VHF | WUVM-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 3 Low VHF | WTHC-LD | Not listed | 23 mi S | Strong |
| RF 8 VHF | WIGL-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 9 VHF | WEQT-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 11 VHF | WUEO-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 12 VHF | WDNV-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| RF 13 VHF | W13DQ-D | Not listed | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 28 | WDWW-LD | Not listed | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 30 | WBUD-LD | Not listed | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| RF 35 | WDTA-LD | Not listed | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
Broadcasts on VHF (RF channels 2 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly. RF channels 2 to 6 need a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide
Strong: inside the station's FCC coverage area, tower within 30 miles. Moderate: inside the coverage area, tower farther away. Weak: outside it, tower within 60 miles. How we rate signals
Network and subchannel details are adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. The "source" link in each row opens the station's article.
Weak signals: 9 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna
These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Atlanta but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF 15 | WGGD-LD | Not listed | 38 mi NE | Weak |
| RF 22 | WCTD-LD | Not listed | 59 mi N | Weak |
| RF 23 | W23EV-D Translator | PBS source | 37 mi WSW | Weak |
| RF 24 | WVND-LD | Not listed | 32 mi NE | Weak |
| RF 24 | W24FJ-D Translator | Not listed | 45 mi NW | Weak |
| RF 28 | W28EU-D | Not listed | 56 mi SSE | Weak |
| RF 29 | W29DN-D | Not listed | 59 mi ENE | Weak |
| RF 33 | W33EU-D | Not listed | 60 mi ENE | Weak |
| RF 35 | W35EM-D | Not listed | 21 mi NNE | Weak |
Extra channels you also get
Stations above also broadcast these 42 subchannels. They come free with the same antenna after a channel scan.
- 2.2Bounce TV
- 2.3Dabl
- 2.5Ion
- 5.3Buzzr
- 5.4Roar
- 5.6Fox Weather
- 6.2Audio of 87.7 The Vibe
- 11.3True Crime Network
- 11.4The Nest
- 11.5Oxygen
- 11.7Great
- 14.2Ion Plus
- 14.3Laff
- 14.4Ion Mystery
- 14.5Defy
- 14.6Busted
- 14.7Game Show Central
- 14.8HSN2
- 34.2UniMás
- 34.3Great (4:3)
- 34.4Nosey
- 34.5Shop LC
- 34.6MovieSphere Gold
- 34.7Infomercials
- 36.2Nosey
- 36.3Antenna TV
- 36.4QVC
- 46.2Cozi TV
- 46.3Grit
- 47.3TeleXitos
- 47.4KBS America
- 47.5365BLK
- 47.6Outlaw
- 47.7MeTV Toons
- 47.8Defy
- 57.2Additional religious programming
- 57.3Lovers Of Old Programming
- 57.4Greater Love TV
- 69.2Start TV
- 69.3Comet
- 69.5365BLK
- 69.6Charge!
Spanish-language channels in Atlanta
Canales en español
5 Spanish-language channels reach Atlanta at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.
Where to point your antenna
Aim east (81°). Rings at 5, 10 and 25 miles from central Atlanta; dots are Strong-signal towers.
- WAGA-TV, WPCH-TV and WUPA and 10 other stations: 6 to 17 miles east-northeast
- WSB-TV, WPBA and WXIA-TV and 1 other station: 4 to 16 miles east
- WHSG-TV and 9 other stations: 4 miles east-southeast
- WATC-DT: 21 miles north
- WTHC-LD: 23 miles south
Placement and interference tips
- Place the antenna on an east-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
- LED bulbs, especially older or cheaper ones, can interfere. If reception gets worse when the lights are on, that's the cause.
- Living near a cell tower? An LTE filter can block the interference.
- Trees and hills block signals (Cord Cutters News covers these and the LED and cell tower problems), and so do metal roofs and foil radiant barriers in attics (Solid Signal). Move the antenna away from them if you can.
More: how to aim a TV antenna, how to boost your antenna signal, attic antennas. Renting or in an HOA? FCC rules protect your right to an antenna in areas you control. Camping nearby? See the RV antenna guide.
NextGen TV in Atlanta
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Atlanta, broadcast from WANF, WPCH-TV and WSB-TV. Any antenna receives it.
- Your current TV keeps working. Today's broadcasts continue alongside NextGen TV: full-power stations that switch must keep simulcasting their main channel in today's format (CommLawCenter).
- You need an ATSC 3.0 tuner to watch it. That means a TV or tuner box with one built in. Most TVs don't have one (PCWorld).
- Some channels are encrypted. Some broadcasters encrypt their NextGen TV channels, and some tuners and DVRs can't play encrypted channels yet. HDHomeRun devices are one example (Antenna Land). Check before you buy, especially a DVR.
- No shutoff date yet. Broadcasters have asked the FCC to end today's broadcasts in large markets around 2028 and everywhere around 2030. The FCC hasn't set a date (PCWorld).
Atlanta antenna questions
What channel is CBS in Atlanta?
CBS is channel 69.1 (WUPA) on an antenna in Atlanta. The tower is 5.7 miles east-northeast and the signal is rated Strong.
What channel is ABC in Atlanta?
ABC is channel 2.1 (WSB-TV) on an antenna in Atlanta. The tower is 3.5 miles east and the signal is rated Strong.
What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Atlanta?
NBC is 11.1 (WXIA-TV), FOX is 5.1 (WAGA-TV), PBS is 30.1 (WPBA) and The CW is 17.1 (WPCH-TV).
Which way should I point my antenna in Atlanta?
Point it east (81 degrees). The main network towers are 4 to 6 miles east of central Atlanta.
Do I need an outdoor antenna in Atlanta?
Probably not. The main network towers are within 6 miles of central Atlanta. Hills, tall buildings and thick walls can still block signals, so an attic or outdoor antenna helps if indoor reception breaks up.
Nearby cities
Other Atlanta-area cities with channel guides, nearest first.
Station and tower data: FCC, Nov 6, 2026. Network and subchannel data: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Signal tiers are estimates from FCC coverage areas and distance, without terrain modeling. How we estimate signals.