WPBA channel 30.1
WPBA is a PBS station on channel 30.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 5.0 miles east of Atlanta. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 30.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WPBA
WPBA broadcasts 1 channel, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | PBS | PBS |
Reception notes
- UHF. WPBA transmits on RF channel 21, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 30.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 21. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WPBA as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Where WPBA comes in
Strongest within about 22 miles of the tower, which stands 5.0 miles to the east of Atlanta. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 5.0 mi E | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 7.0 mi S | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 12 mi S | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 12 mi WNW | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 13 mi SE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 13 mi S | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi ESE | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 17 mi ENE | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 18 mi SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 19 mi S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 20 mi SSW | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 22 mi S | 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 WGTV (8.1), WNGH-TV (18.1), WJSP-TV (28.1) and WCIQ (7.1) in the Atlanta area.
Station summary
| Network | PBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 30.1 |
| RF channel | 21 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA |
| Effective radiated power | 105 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WPBA (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WABE-TV (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.