WABW-TV
Full power TV station · Pelham, Georgia
WABW-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Pelham, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 23 cities and towns within 43 miles.
About WABW-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 10.5 kW effective radiated power, WABW-TV runs more power than 6% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 378 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 51% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 43 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 23 cities and towns in our guide with about 192,000 residents, as far as Albany, GA (31 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pelham, GA |
| Tower location | 31.13575, -84.10436 |
| Effective radiated power | 10.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23917 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WABW-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham, GA | 2.9 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Meigs, GA | 4.5 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Camilla, GA | 9.1 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Newton, GA | 18 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Cairo, GA | 19 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Moultrie, GA | 19 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Thomasville, GA | 22 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| Putney, GA | 23 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Boston, GA | 30 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Albany, GA | 31 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Sylvester, GA | 32 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Bainbridge, GA | 32 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Omega, GA | 33 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Colquitt, GA | 37 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Sparks, GA | 39 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Havana, FL | 40 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Adel, GA | 40 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Morgan, GA | 40 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Quitman, GA | 40 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Unionville, GA | 41 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Tifton, GA | 41 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Leesburg, GA | 41 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Arlington, GA | 42 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WALBCW · 10.4
- WFXLFox · 31
- WTLHCW · 49.2
- WTWC-TVFox · 40.2
- WTLFCW · 24
- WTXL-TVABC · 27
- WGCW-LDCW · 36
- WCTVCBS · 6
- WNXG-LDION · 38.4
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WABW-TV transmitter tower?
WABW-TV broadcasts from a tower at 31.1358, -84.1044, near Pelham, GA. It is licensed to Pelham, Georgia.
How far does WABW-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 43 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WABW-TV with an antenna?
About 192,000 people live in the 23 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WABW-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WABW-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.