WACS-TV
Full power TV station · Dawson, Georgia
WACS-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Dawson, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 39 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About WACS-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 26.3 kW effective radiated power, WACS-TV runs more power than 15% 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 336 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 43% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 39 cities and towns in our guide with about 445,000 residents, as far as Phenix City, AL (45 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dawson, GA |
| Tower location | 31.93678, -84.55356 |
| Effective radiated power | 26.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 336 m (1,103 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23930 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WACS-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston, GA | 9.0 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Richland, GA | 12 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Dawson, GA | 13 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Lumpkin, GA | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Cuthbert, GA | 18 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Americus, GA | 21 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Ellaville, GA | 25 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Buena Vista, GA | 26 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Leesburg, GA | 27 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Morgan, GA | 28 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Edison, GA | 28 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Cusseta, GA | 29 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Georgetown, GA | 33 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Albany, GA | 34 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Eufaula, AL | 35 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Arlington, GA | 36 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Fort Gaines, GA | 37 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Oglethorpe, GA | 38 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Montezuma, GA | 40 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Putney, GA | 41 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Columbus, GA | 44 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Blakely, GA | 45 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Newton, GA | 45 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Phenix City, AL | 45 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Cordele, GA | 45 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Vienna, GA | 46 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| Butler, GA | 47 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Ladonia, AL | 48 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Abbeville, AL | 48 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Sylvester, GA | 51 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Reynolds, GA | 51 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Marshallville, GA | 51 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Talbotton, GA | 51 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Smiths Station, AL | 52 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Clayton, AL | 53 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Camilla, GA | 53 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Unadilla, GA | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Colquitt, GA | 54 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Ashburn, GA | 55 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WACS-TV transmitter tower?
WACS-TV broadcasts from a tower at 31.9368, -84.5536, near Preston, GA. It is licensed to Dawson, Georgia.
How far does WACS-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 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 WACS-TV with an antenna?
About 445,000 people live in the 39 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WACS-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WACS-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.