WPCH-TV channel 17.1
WPCH-TV is the The CW station on channel 17.1 in the Atlanta area. Its tower is 3.7 miles south of Brookhaven. 12 of the 12 Atlanta cities we cover get it at a Strong or Moderate signal.
- Channel
- 17.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WPCH-TV
WPCH-TV broadcasts 1 channel, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
| Channel | Programming | On-screen name |
|---|---|---|
| 17.1 | The CW | WPCH-TV |
Reception notes
- UHF. WPCH-TV transmits on RF channel 31, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 17.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 31. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC lists WPCH-TV as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). A NextGen channel only plays on a TV or tuner with an ATSC 3.0 tuner. NextGen TV explained
Where WPCH-TV comes in
Strongest within about 19 miles of the tower, which stands 3.7 miles to the south of Brookhaven. 12 cities get a Strong signal.
| City | Tower distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 3.7 mi S | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 5.7 mi ENE | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 8.7 mi S | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 9.4 mi S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 11 mi ESE | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi E | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 14 mi NW | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 15 mi SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 16 mi S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 17 mi SSW | Strong |
| South Fulton, GA | 18 mi NE | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 19 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 | The CW |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 17.1 |
| RF channel | 31 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC |
| Effective radiated power | 805 kW |
| NextGen TV | Yes |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WPCH-TV (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WPCH-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.