WYBU-CD
Class A TV station · Columbus, Georgia
WYBU-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Columbus, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 18 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WYBU-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 18 cities and towns in our guide with about 381,000 residents, as far as Auburn, AL (27 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Columbus, GA |
| Tower location | 32.46661, -85.05603 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 17544 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WYBU-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia, AL | 1.3 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Phenix City, AL | 3.2 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Columbus, GA | 4.0 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Smiths Station, AL | 5.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Cusseta, GA | 20 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Opelika, AL | 22 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Hamilton, GA | 23 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Valley, AL | 25 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 27 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Huguley, AL | 27 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| Lanett, AL | 29 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| West Point, GA | 29 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Pine Mountain, GA | 30 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Lumpkin, GA | 32 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Buena Vista, GA | 33 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Sardis, GA | 33 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Talbotton, GA | 33 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Richland, GA | 35 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WYBU-CD transmitter tower?
WYBU-CD broadcasts from a tower at 32.4666, -85.0560, near Ladonia, AL. It is licensed to Columbus, Georgia.
How far does WYBU-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WYBU-CD with an antenna?
About 381,000 people live in the 18 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WYBU-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WYBU-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.