WATC-DT channel 57.1
WATC-DT is an independent station on channel 57.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 6.2 miles west-northwest of Roswell. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 57.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WATC-DT
WATC-DT broadcasts 4 channels, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 57.1 | Main WATC programming | WATC-DT |
| 57.2 | Additional religious programming | POINT |
| 57.3 | Lovers Of Old Programming | THELOOP |
| 57.4 | Greater Love TV | GR8RLOV |
Reception notes
- UHF. WATC-DT transmits on RF channel 34, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 57.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 34. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WATC-DT as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WATC-DT comes in
Strongest within about 21 miles of the tower, which stands 6.2 miles to the west-northwest of Roswell. 10 cities get a Strong signal and 2 get Moderate, out to 32 miles.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell, GA | 6.2 mi WNW | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 9.3 mi NNE | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 10 mi W | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 10 mi NNW | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 12 mi NW | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 14 mi W | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 14 mi NNE | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 16 mi NNW | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 19 mi NNE | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 21 mi N | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 31 mi NNE | Moderate |
| Stonecrest, GA | 32 mi NNW | Moderate |
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 | 57.1 |
| RF channel | 34 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 475 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WATC-DT (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WATC-DT (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.