WATL channel 36.1
WATL is the Independent and MyNetworkTV station on channel 36.1 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
- 36.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WATL
WATL broadcasts 4 channels, all free with an antenna.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 36.1 | Main WATL programming | - |
| 36.2 | Nosey | Nosey |
| 36.3 | Antenna TV | Antenna |
| 36.4 | QVC | QVC |
Reception notes
- UHF. WATL transmits on RF channel 25, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 36.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 25. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WATL as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WATL 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 / MyNetworkTV |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 36.1 |
| RF channel | 25 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WATL (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WATL (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.