Johns Creek, GA antenna channel guide

Johns Creek viewers can pick up 19 full-power and Class A stations with an indoor antenna, plus their subchannels and 13 low-power stations. The main network towers stand 16 to 21 miles south of central Johns Creek.

Free channels
16
Miles to main towers
21
Aim direction
SSW

FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain

Main networks in Johns Creek

All six main networks reach Johns Creek over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.

ABC

2.1

WSB-TV · 21 mi SSW

Strong

CBS

69.1

WUPA · 17 mi SSW

Strong

NBC

11.1

WXIA-TV · 20 mi SSW

Strong

FOX

5.1

WAGA-TV · 18 mi SSW

Strong

PBS

8.1

WGTV · 16 mi SSE

Strong

The CW

17.1

WPCH-TV · 17 mi SSW

Strong

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

  1. Open your TV's settings.
  2. Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
  3. Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.

Is the station hard to receive here?

WGGS-TV (channel 16.1), WTBS-LD (channel 6.1), WCTD-LD (RF channel 22), plus 6 more, are weak in Johns Creek; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.

Recommended for Johns Creek

An indoor antenna should work in Johns Creek

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.

WGTV (PBS, channel 8.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.

How to choose an antenna for VHF channels

  • ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW are all within 21 miles
  • The main towers sit south, so one aim works

Do you need an amplifier?

Try without an amplifier first. Add one only if channels break up. The farthest main network station, WSB-TV, is 21 miles away.

Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. One antenna, several TVs

All stations

Station data from the FCC, as of

32 stations reach Johns Creek at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations. 16 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.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
2.1 WSB-TV ABC source 21 mi SSW Strong
5.1 WAGA-TV FOX source 18 mi SSW Strong
8.1 VHF WGTV PBS source 16 mi SSE Strong
11.1 VHF WXIA-TV NBC source 20 mi SSW Strong
14.1 WPXA-TV Ion source 32 mi NW Moderate
17.1 WPCH-TV The CW source 17 mi SSW Strong
18.1 Low VHF WNGH-TV PBS source 58 mi NNW Moderate
30.1 WPBA PBS source 20 mi SSW Strong
34.1 WUVG-DT Univision sourceEn español: 34.1 Univision, 34.2 UniMás 17 mi SSW Strong
36.1 WATL Independent / MyNetworkTV source 17 mi SSW Strong
46.1 WANF Independent source 17 mi SSW Strong
47.2 WKTB-CD Telemundo sourceEn español: 47.2 Telemundo, 47.3 TeleXitos 8.0 mi S Strong
57.1 WATC-DT Independent source 14 mi W Strong
63.1 WHSG-TV TBN source 22 mi SSW Strong
69.1 WUPA CBS source 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 14 WSKC-CD Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 20 WANN-CD Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 29 WYGA-CD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 33 WIRE-CD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
Low-power stations (13)
21.1 WLVO-LD FOX 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 2 Low VHF WUVM-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 8 VHF WIGL-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 9 VHF WEQT-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 11 VHF WUEO-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 12 VHF WDNV-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW Strong
RF 13 VHF W13DQ-D Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 15 WGGD-LD Not listed 17 mi ENE Strong
RF 24 WVND-LD Not listed 9.8 mi ENE Strong
RF 28 WDWW-LD Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 30 WBUD-LD Not listed 17 mi SSW Strong
RF 35 W35EM-D Not listed 6.0 mi WNW Strong
RF 35 WDTA-LD Not listed 22 mi SSW 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 Johns Creek but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.

ChannelStationNetworkDistanceSignal
3.1 WZVC-LD CBS 51 mi E Weak
6.1 Low VHF WTBS-LD Estrella TV source 22 mi SSW Weak
16.1 WGGS-TV Independent source 58 mi NE Weak
RF 3 Low VHF WTHC-LD Not listed 44 mi SSW Weak
RF 22 WCTD-LD Not listed 42 mi NNW Weak
RF 23 W23EV-D Translator PBS source 57 mi SW Weak
RF 24 W24FJ-D Translator Not listed 48 mi W Weak
RF 29 W29DN-D Not listed 44 mi E Weak
RF 33 W33EU-D Not listed 45 mi E Weak

Extra channels you also get

Stations above also broadcast these 41 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
  • 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 Johns Creek

Canales en español

4 Spanish-language channels reach Johns Creek at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.

ChannelNetworkStationSignal
34.1 Univision WUVG-DT Strong
34.2 UniMás WUVG-DT Strong
47.2 Telemundo WKTB-CD Strong
47.3 TeleXitos WKTB-CD Strong

Where to point your antenna

Aim south-southwest (204°). Rings at 5, 10 and 25 miles from central Johns Creek; dots are Strong-signal towers.

5 mi 10 mi 25 mi N E S W Main towers WXIA-TV +10 WGTV W35EM-D
  • WPCH-TV, WUPA, WAGA-TV and WXIA-TV and 19 other stations: 17 to 22 miles south-southwest
  • WGTV and 1 other station: 8 to 16 miles south
  • W35EM-D and 1 other station: 6 to 14 miles west-northwest
  • WVND-LD and 1 other station: 10 to 17 miles east-northeast

Placement and interference tips

  • Place the antenna on a south-southwest-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.

NextGen TV in Johns Creek

NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Johns Creek, 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).

Johns Creek antenna questions

What channel is CBS in Johns Creek?

CBS is channel 69.1 (WUPA) on an antenna in Johns Creek. The tower is 17 miles south-southwest and the signal is rated Strong.

What channel is ABC in Johns Creek?

ABC is channel 2.1 (WSB-TV) on an antenna in Johns Creek. The tower is 21 miles south-southwest and the signal is rated Strong.

What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Johns Creek?

NBC is 11.1 (WXIA-TV), FOX is 5.1 (WAGA-TV), PBS is 8.1 (WGTV) and The CW is 17.1 (WPCH-TV).

Which way should I point my antenna in Johns Creek?

Point it south-southwest (204 degrees). The main network towers are 16 to 21 miles south of central Johns Creek.

Do I need an outdoor antenna in Johns Creek?

Probably not. The main network towers are within 21 miles of central Johns Creek. 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.