WGTV channel 8.1
WGTV is a PBS station on channel 8.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 8.6 miles north of Stonecrest. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 8.1
- Band
- VHF
- Cities served
- 12
Reception notes
- VHF. WGTV transmits on RF channel 7, 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 8.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 7. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WGTV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WGTV comes in
Strongest within about 28 miles of the tower, which stands 8.6 miles to the north of Stonecrest. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest, GA | 8.6 mi N | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 12 mi ESE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 14 mi SE | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 16 mi SE | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 16 mi SSE | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 16 mi E | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 20 mi SSE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 20 mi SE | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 22 mi E | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 25 mi E | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 25 mi ESE | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 28 mi ENE | 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
PBS is also on WPBA (30.1), WNGH-TV (18.1), WJSP-TV (28.1) and WCIQ (7.1) in the Atlanta area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 8.1 |
| RF channel | 7 (VHF-high) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Athens, GA |
| Licensee | GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION |
| Effective radiated power | 62 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WGTV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WGTV (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.