WIRE-CD
WIRE-CD is a class a station with no network listed in our sources on RF channel 33 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 3.8 miles east-southeast of Atlanta. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- RF channel
- 33
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
Reception notes
- UHF. WIRE-CD transmits on RF channel 33, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WIRE-CD as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WIRE-CD comes in
Strongest within about 23 miles of the tower, which stands 3.8 miles to the east-southeast of Atlanta. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 3.8 mi ESE | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 8.1 mi S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 12 mi SE | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 13 mi S | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 13 mi WNW | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 13 mi ESE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 14 mi SSW | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 15 mi ENE | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 18 mi SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 20 mi S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 22 mi SSW | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 23 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 | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | Not published |
| RF channel | 33 (UHF) |
| Service | Class A |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | WBC LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WIRE-CD (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
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.