WJBF (CW) · Channel 6.3
Full power TV station · Augusta, Georgia
WJBF is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 6.3, licensed to Augusta, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 103 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WJBF
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 755 kW effective radiated power, WJBF runs more power than 72% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 504 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 72% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 103 cities and towns in our guide with about 772,000 residents, as far as Statesboro, GA (66 miles).
WJBF shares its transmitter site with WAGT-CD (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WIS in Columbia, SC, 79 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 6.3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Augusta, GA |
| Tower location | 33.40575, -81.83347 |
| Effective radiated power | 755 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 504 m (1,655 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27140 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WJBF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, SC | 7.1 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Augusta, GA | 9.3 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| North Augusta, SC | 10 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Belvedere, SC | 11 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Aiken, SC | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Strong |
| Martinez, GA | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| Evans, GA | 19 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Grovetown, GA | 21 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Waynesboro, GA | 24 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Edgefield, SC | 27 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Barnwell, SC | 30 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Boiling Springs, SC | 30 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Batesburg, SC | 38 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Batesburg-Leesville, SC | 39 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Thomson, GA | 39 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Red Bank, SC | 50 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Lexington, SC | 53 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Oak Grove, SC | 56 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Oak Grove, SC | 56 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Orangeburg, SC | 57 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Washington, GA | 57 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Greenwood, SC | 58 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Cayce, SC | 58 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Brookdale, SC | 59 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Lake Murray of Richland, SC | 59 mi | 214° SSW | Good |
| Seven Oaks, SC | 59 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| West Columbia, SC | 60 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Saint Andrews, SC | 60 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Irmo, SC | 60 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Newberry, SC | 61 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Columbia, SC | 62 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Abbeville, SC | 62 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Swainsboro, GA | 63 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Sandersville, GA | 64 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Forest Acres, SC | 64 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Statesboro, GA | 66 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Dentsville, SC | 68 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Woodfield, SC | 69 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Metter, GA | 71 mi | 11° N | Fair |
| Clinton, SC | 74 mi | 178° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WJBF transmitter tower?
WJBF broadcasts from a tower at 33.4057, -81.8335, near Jackson, SC. It is licensed to Augusta, Georgia.
What channel is WJBF on?
WJBF appears as virtual channel 6.3 (6.3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WJBF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WJBF with an antenna?
About 772,000 people live in the 103 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WJBF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WJBF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.