WCES-TV
Full power TV station · Wrens, Georgia
WCES-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Wrens, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 30 cities and towns within 37 miles.
About WCES-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 7.9 kW effective radiated power, WCES-TV runs more power than 4% 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 426 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 60% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 37 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 30 cities and towns in our guide with about 212,000 residents, as far as North Augusta, SC (25 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Wrens, GA |
| Tower location | 33.25917, -82.28539 |
| Effective radiated power | 7.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 426 m (1,398 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23937 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCES-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrens, GA | 7.1 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Harlem, GA | 11 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Hephzibah, GA | 12 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Grovetown, GA | 14 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Gibson, GA | 18 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Louisville, GA | 19 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Thomson, GA | 19 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Waynesboro, GA | 19 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Appling, GA | 20 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Evans, GA | 21 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Martinez, GA | 22 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Augusta, GA | 23 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Warrenton, GA | 24 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| West Warrenton, GA | 25 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| North Augusta, SC | 25 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Firing Range, GA | 26 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Davisboro, GA | 27 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Belvedere, SC | 27 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| Wadley, GA | 28 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Clearwater, SC | 28 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Sparks, GA | 29 mi | 66° ENE | Fair |
| Jackson, SC | 29 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Murphys Estates, SC | 31 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Burnettown, SC | 31 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Langley, SC | 31 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Gloverville, SC | 32 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Warrenville, SC | 34 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Graniteville, SC | 35 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Sandersville, GA | 36 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| New Ellenton, SC | 36 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCES-TV transmitter tower?
WCES-TV broadcasts from a tower at 33.2592, -82.2854, near Wrens, GA. It is licensed to Wrens, Georgia.
How far does WCES-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 37 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCES-TV with an antenna?
About 212,000 people live in the 30 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCES-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCES-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.