WJSP-TV channel 28.1
WJSP-TV is a PBS station on channel 28.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 55 miles south of South Fulton. 6 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 28.1
- Band
- Low VHF
- Cities served
- 6
Reception notes
- Low VHF. WJSP-TV transmits on RF channel 5, in the Low VHF band (RF 2 to 6). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly, and Low VHF needs a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 28.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 5. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WJSP-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WJSP-TV comes in
No city we cover is close enough for a Strong rating. It reaches a Moderate signal out to about 73 miles from the tower, which stands 55 miles to the south of South Fulton.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| South Fulton, GA | 55 mi S | Moderate |
| Atlanta, GA | 65 mi SSW | Moderate |
| Stonecrest, GA | 66 mi SSW | Moderate |
| Mableton, GA | 67 mi S | Moderate |
| Smyrna, GA | 71 mi S | Moderate |
| Brookhaven, GA | 73 mi SSW | 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 WCIQ (7.1) in the Atlanta area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 28.1 |
| RF channel | 5 (VHF-low) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Columbus, GA |
| Licensee | GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION |
| Effective radiated power | 21 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WJSP-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: Georgia Public Broadcasting (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.