WAGA-TV channel 5.1
WAGA-TV is a FOX station on channel 5.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 4.4 miles south of Brookhaven. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 5.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WAGA-TV
WAGA-TV broadcasts 4 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Fox | Fox |
| 5.3 | Buzzr | Buzzr |
| 5.4 | Roar | Roar |
| 5.6 | Fox Weather | - |
Reception notes
- UHF. WAGA-TV transmits on RF channel 27, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 5.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 27. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WAGA-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WAGA-TV comes in
Strongest within about 19 miles of the tower, which stands 4.4 miles to the south of Brookhaven. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 4.4 mi S | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 5.6 mi ENE | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 9.5 mi SSE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 10 mi S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 11 mi ESE | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 14 mi NW | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi E | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 16 mi SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 17 mi S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 18 mi SSW | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 18 mi NE | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 19 mi S | Strong |
Distance and direction are from each city's center to the tower. Signal ratings are estimates from the FCC's coverage contour and distance.
Other stations with the same network
Station summary
| Network | FOX |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 5.1 |
| RF channel | 27 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | NEW WORLD COMMUNICATIONS OF ATLANTA, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WAGA-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WAGA-TV (network and subchannels, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.