WANF channel 46.1
WANF is an independent station on channel 46.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 3.7 miles south of Brookhaven. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 46.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WANF
WANF broadcasts 3 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
Reception notes
- UHF. WANF transmits on RF channel 19, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 46.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 19. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC lists WANF as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). A NextGen channel only plays on a TV or tuner with an ATSC 3.0 tuner. NextGen TV explained
Recent changes
- : CBS moved from WANF (46) to WUPA (69). WANF is now an independent station. (AJC)
Where WANF comes in
Strongest within about 19 miles of the tower, which stands 3.7 miles to the south of Brookhaven. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 3.7 mi S | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 8.7 mi S | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 9.4 mi S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 11 mi ESE | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi E | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 14 mi NW | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 15 mi SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 16 mi S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 17 mi SSW | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 18 mi NE | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 19 mi SSW | 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.
Station summary
| Network | Independent |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 46.1 |
| RF channel | 19 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | Yes |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WANF (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WANF (network and subchannels, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- AJC (channel change)
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.