WCIQ channel 7.1
WCIQ is a PBS station on channel 7.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 71 miles west of South Fulton. 2 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 7.1
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 2
Reception notes
- VHF. WCIQ transmits on RF channel 12, in the High VHF band (RF 7 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF. VHF antenna guide
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 7.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 12. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WCIQ as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WCIQ comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 74 miles from the tower, which stands 71 miles to the west of South Fulton.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| South Fulton, GA | 71 mi W | Moderate |
| Mableton, GA | 74 mi WSW | 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.
Other stations with the same network
PBS is also on WGTV (8.1), WPBA (30.1), WNGH-TV (18.1) and WJSP-TV (28.1) in the Atlanta area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 7.1 |
| RF channel | 12 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Mount Cheaha, AL |
| Licensee | ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION |
| Effective radiated power | 46 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WCIQ (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: Alabama Public Television (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.