WPBA
Full power TV station · Atlanta, Georgia
WPBA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Atlanta, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 141 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About WPBA
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 105 kW effective radiated power, WPBA runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 265 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 19% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 49 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 141 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,600,000 residents, as far as Gainesville, GA (47 miles).
WPBA shares its transmitter site with WXIA-TV (NBC). 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 | Atlanta, GA |
| Tower location | 33.75900, -84.33528 |
| Effective radiated power | 105 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 265 m (870 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4190 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPBA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, GA | 2.5 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 3.1 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| North Druid Hills, GA | 4.2 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 4.2 mi | 302° WNW | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 6.9 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| North Atlanta, GA | 7.3 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| East Point, GA | 8.1 mi | 47° NE | Strong |
| Chamblee, GA | 9.4 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Tucker, GA | 9.5 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Forest Park, GA | 9.7 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 12 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Redan, GA | 12 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Stonecrest, GA | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Dunwoody, GA | 13 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Smyrna, GA | 13 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Mableton, GA | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Stockbridge, GA | 16 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 16 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Union City, GA | 17 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Marietta, GA | 18 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Roswell, GA | 18 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Snellville, GA | 19 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Duluth, GA | 20 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Johns Creek, GA | 20 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Alpharetta, GA | 22 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Douglasville, GA | 24 mi | 89° E | Good |
| McDonough, GA | 24 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 24 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Kennesaw, GA | 24 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Milton, GA | 26 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Woodstock, GA | 26 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Acworth, GA | 29 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Peachtree City, GA | 29 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 30 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Canton, GA | 34 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Griffin, GA | 36 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Newnan, GA | 37 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Cartersville, GA | 39 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Carrollton, GA | 44 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Gainesville, GA | 47 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WXIA-TVNBC · 11
- WSB-TVABC · 2
- WHSG-TVTrinity · 63
- WAGA-TVFox · 5
- WUPACBS · 69
- WUVG-DTUnivision · 34
- WPCH-TVCW · 17
- WKTB-CDTelemundo · 47
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPBA transmitter tower?
WPBA broadcasts from a tower at 33.7590, -84.3353, near Druid Hills, GA. It is licensed to Atlanta, Georgia.
How far does WPBA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 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 WPBA with an antenna?
About 2,600,000 people live in the 141 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPBA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPBA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.