WSB-TV (ABC) · Channel 2
Full power TV station · Atlanta, Georgia
WSB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 2, licensed to Atlanta, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 164 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About WSB-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 869 kW effective radiated power, WSB-TV runs more power than 76% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 326 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 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 164 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,880,000 residents, as far as LaGrange, GA (63 miles).
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WGXA in Macon, GA, 84 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Tower location | 33.76436, -84.36158 |
| Effective radiated power | 869 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23960 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 1.9 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Decatur, GA | 3.8 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 5.7 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 6.6 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| North Atlanta, GA | 7.1 mi | 192° SSW | Strong |
| East Point, GA | 7.4 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Chamblee, GA | 9.5 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Tucker, GA | 10 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 11 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 12 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 13 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 13 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Redan, GA | 13 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 14 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Union City, GA | 16 mi | 40° NE | Strong |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 16 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Stockbridge, GA | 17 mi | 334° NNW | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 17 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 18 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 21 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Duluth, GA | 21 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 22 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| Douglasville, GA | 22 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Kennesaw, GA | 23 mi | 141° SE | Strong |
| Woodstock, GA | 25 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| McDonough, GA | 25 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 25 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Milton, GA | 26 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Acworth, GA | 28 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Peachtree City, GA | 29 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 30 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Canton, GA | 33 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Griffin, GA | 36 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Newnan, GA | 37 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Cartersville, GA | 37 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Carrollton, GA | 43 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Gainesville, GA | 48 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Rome, GA | 57 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Athens, GA | 58 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| LaGrange, GA | 63 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WHSG-TVTrinity · 63
- WXIA-TVNBC · 11
- WAGA-TVFox · 5
- WUPACBS · 69
- WUVG-DTUnivision · 34
- WPCH-TVCW · 17
- WKTB-CDTelemundo · 47
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSB-TV transmitter tower?
WSB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 33.7644, -84.3616, near Druid Hills, GA. It is licensed to Atlanta, Georgia.
What channel is WSB-TV on?
WSB-TV appears as virtual channel 2 (2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does WSB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSB-TV with an antenna?
About 2,880,000 people live in the 164 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.