WUPA channel 69.1
WUPA is the CBS station on channel 69.1 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
- 69.1
- Band
- UHF
- Cities served
- 12
What's on WUPA
WUPA broadcasts 5 channels, all free with an antenna. Network names link to the channel finder for that network.
Reception notes
- UHF. WUPA transmits on RF channel 36, in the UHF band (RF 14 to 36).
- Channel number. Your TV shows it as 69.1 even though the signal is on RF channel 36. A channel scan finds it either way. How to rescan
- NextGen TV. The FCC does not list WUPA as broadcasting in ATSC 3.0, so any digital TV tuner can receive it.
Recent changes
- : CBS moved from WANF (46) to WUPA (69). WANF is now an independent station. (AJC)
Where WUPA 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 | CBS |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel | 69.1 |
| RF channel | 36 (UHF) |
| Service | Full power |
| Community of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Licensee | ATLANTA TELEVISION STATION WUPA INC. |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| NextGen TV | No |
Sources
- FCC TV Query record for WUPA (channels, tower, power, licensee and NextGen TV)
- Wikipedia: WUPA (network and subchannels, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- AJC (channel change)
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.