WGTV
Full power TV station · Athens, Georgia
WGTV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Athens, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 148 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WGTV
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 62 kW effective radiated power, WGTV runs more power than 32% 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 327 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 39% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 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 148 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,750,000 residents, as far as Carrollton, GA (56 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Athens, GA |
| Tower location | 33.80500, -84.14444 |
| Effective radiated power | 62 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 327 m (1,074 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23948 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGTV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redan, GA | 4.2 mi | 350° N | Strong |
| Tucker, GA | 5.4 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 6.7 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Snellville, GA | 8.0 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Decatur, GA | 9.0 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 9.1 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Chamblee, GA | 11 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| North Atlanta, GA | 12 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Brookhaven, GA | 12 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 12 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Duluth, GA | 14 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 14 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Atlanta, GA | 15 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Dunwoody, GA | 15 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 16 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Johns Creek, GA | 16 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Forest Park, GA | 18 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Stockbridge, GA | 19 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| East Point, GA | 19 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Roswell, GA | 20 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Alpharetta, GA | 21 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 22 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Smyrna, GA | 22 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Milton, GA | 24 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| McDonough, GA | 25 mi | 0° N | Good |
| Mableton, GA | 25 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Marietta, GA | 25 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Union City, GA | 27 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Woodstock, GA | 30 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Kennesaw, GA | 31 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Douglasville, GA | 35 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Acworth, GA | 36 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Canton, GA | 36 mi | 146° SSE | Fair |
| Peachtree City, GA | 38 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Gainesville, GA | 39 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Griffin, GA | 39 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Cartersville, GA | 45 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Athens, GA | 45 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Newnan, GA | 48 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Carrollton, GA | 56 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WKTB-CDTelemundo · 47
- WAGA-TVFox · 5
- WUPACBS · 69
- WUVG-DTUnivision · 34
- WPCH-TVCW · 17
- WXIA-TVNBC · 11
- WSB-TVABC · 2
- WHSG-TVTrinity · 63
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGTV transmitter tower?
WGTV broadcasts from a tower at 33.8050, -84.1444, near Stone Mountain, GA. It is licensed to Athens, Georgia.
How far does WGTV 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 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGTV with an antenna?
About 2,750,000 people live in the 148 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGTV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGTV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.