WGNM
Full power TV station · Macon, Georgia
WGNM is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Macon, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 56 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WGNM
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 793 kW effective radiated power, WGNM runs more power than 73% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 223 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 12% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 56 cities and towns in our guide with about 428,000 residents, as far as McDonough, GA (58 miles).
WGNM shares its transmitter site with WMUB-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Macon, GA |
| Tower location | 32.76444, -83.55889 |
| Effective radiated power | 793 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 24618 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGNM
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 6.8 mi | 141° SE | Strong |
| Warner Robins, GA | 11 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| Centerville, GA | 12 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Byron, GA | 14 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| West Point, GA | 15 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Gordon, GA | 15 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Gray, GA | 17 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Perry, GA | 23 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Fort Valley, GA | 24 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Hardwick, GA | 29 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Cochran, GA | 29 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Forsyth, GA | 29 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Milledgeville, GA | 29 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Hawkinsville, GA | 34 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Unadilla, GA | 36 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Monticello, GA | 38 mi | 169° S | Good |
| Indian Springs, GA | 39 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Barnesville, GA | 40 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Eatonton, GA | 40 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Dublin, GA | 41 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Montezuma, GA | 42 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Butler, GA | 42 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| East Dublin, GA | 43 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Jackson, GA | 44 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Eastman, GA | 45 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Thomaston, GA | 45 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Sandersville, GA | 46 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Hannahs Mill, GA | 47 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Vienna, GA | 48 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Wrightsville, GA | 49 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Jefferson, GA | 49 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Locust Grove, GA | 51 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Griffin, GA | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Experiment, GA | 54 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Abbeville, GA | 55 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Cordele, GA | 57 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
| Ellaville, GA | 57 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Davisboro, GA | 57 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Madison, GA | 58 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| McDonough, GA | 58 mi | 144° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGNM transmitter tower?
WGNM broadcasts from a tower at 32.7644, -83.5589, near Macon, GA. It is licensed to Macon, Georgia.
How far does WGNM broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 58 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGNM with an antenna?
About 428,000 people live in the 56 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGNM?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGNM tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.