TV channels & antenna towers in Chattahoochee, Florida
Chattahoochee has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFSU-TV (PBS), 28 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Chattahoochee
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWFSU-TVPBS | 11 | 28 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Tallahassee, FL |
| IONWNXG-LDION | 38.4 | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| CWWMBBCW | 13.2 | 41 mi | 233° SW | Fair | Panama City, FL |
| NBCWJHG-TVNBC | 7 | 41 mi | 233° SW | Good | Panama City, FL |
| CBSWECP-LDCBS | 21 | 41 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| ABCWDHNABC | 18 | 46 mi | 323° NW | Good | Dothan, AL |
| FOXWPGXFox | 28 | 46 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Panama City, FL |
| CWWTLHCW | 49.2 | 52 mi | 92° E | Good | Bainbridge, GA |
| FOXWTWC-TVFox | 40.2 | 52 mi | 92° E | Good | Tallahassee, FL |
| CWWTLFCW | 24 | 52 mi | 92° E | Good | Tallahassee, FL |
| ABCWTXL-TVABC | 27 | 52 mi | 93° E | Good | Tallahassee, FL |
| CBSWCTVCBS | 6 | 54 mi | 92° E | Good | Thomasville, GA |
| CWWTVYCW | 4.3 | 55 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Dothan, AL |
| CWWRGX-LDCW | 23.2 | 55 mi | 286° WNW | Poor | Dothan, AL |
| FOXWDFX-TVFox | 34 | 57 mi | 308° NW | Poor | Ozark, AL |
| PBSWFSGPBS | 56 | 68 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Chattahoochee
With roughly 3,140 residents, Chattahoochee is a town in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 2 Class A and 25 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 27 farther out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Tallahassee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tallahassee's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 27 (WTXL-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WCTV), NBC on channel 7 (WJHG-TV), Fox on channel 40.2 (WTWC-TV), PBS on channel 11 (WFSU-TV), CW on channel 24 (WTLF) and ION on channel 38.4 (WNXG-LD). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Chattahoochee
The main network towers around Chattahoochee are in different directions: NBC 233° SW (41 mi) and PBS 150° SSE (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, WMBB and WJHG-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southwest of Chattahoochee (233° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chattahoochee at fair strength or better, 45% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Chattahoochee, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Chattahoochee
The farthest main network tower for Chattahoochee is WJHG-TV (NBC), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTXL-TV (ABC), 52 miles east, WCTV (CBS), 54 miles east and WTWC-TV (Fox), 52 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Chattahoochee
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W14EU-DLow power | 36 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| WXTL-LDLow power | 37 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Tallahassee, FL |
| WBIFFull power | 39 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Marianna, FL |
| W34FF-DLow power | 39 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| W17EM-DLow power | 39 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| WVUP-CDClass A | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Tallahassee, FL |
| W04DX-DLow power | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| W03CA-DLow power | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| W08EQ-DLow power | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| W15EQ-DLow power | 39 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| W25FK-DLow power | 41 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| WEWA-LDLow power | 46 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Wewahitchka, FL |
| W29FJ-DLow power | 48 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Dothan, AL |
| W03BW-DLow power | 48 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Midland City, AL |
| WGEI-LDLow power | 48 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Enterprise, AL |
| WJJN-LDLow power | 49 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Dothan, AL |
| W29FO-DLow power | 52 mi | 92° E | Poor | Tallahassee, FL |
| WABW-TVFull power | 53 mi | 56° NE | Weak | Pelham, GA |
| W35DH-DLow power | 54 mi | 92° E | Poor | Greenville, FL |
| W24EY-DLow power | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| WIDM-LDLow power | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| W29FN-DLow power | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| W20DX-DLow power | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| W27EO-DLow power | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| WPFN-CDClass A | 66 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Panama City, FL |
How Chattahoochee compares with the rest of Florida
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Chattahoochee ranks 719th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 28 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
60% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Tallahassee, 38 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Chattahoochee: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 233° SW, the direction of WJHG-TV (NBC), 41 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Chattahoochee, FL?
ABC is on channel 27 from WTXL-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles E of Chattahoochee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Chattahoochee, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WCTV, broadcasting from 54 miles E of Chattahoochee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Chattahoochee, FL?
NBC is on channel 7 from WJHG-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles SW of Chattahoochee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Chattahoochee, FL?
Fox is on channel 40.2 from WTWC-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles E of Chattahoochee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Chattahoochee, FL?
PBS is on channel 11 from WFSU-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Chattahoochee. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chattahoochee?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Chattahoochee; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Chattahoochee?
The main network towers around Chattahoochee are in different directions: NBC 233° SW (41 mi) and PBS 150° SSE (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Chattahoochee?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 84° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up ABC and CBS and Fox from up to 54 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chattahoochee?
WTXL-TV (ABC), 52 miles east, WCTV (CBS), 54 miles east and WTWC-TV (Fox), 52 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Chattahoochee?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- Sneads4.7 mi
- Gretna13 mi
- Quincy18 mi
- Bristol20 mi
- Blountstown22 mi
- Marianna23 mi
- Malone26 mi
- Havana26 mi
- Midway27 mi
- Tallahassee38 mi
- Chipley41 mi
- Youngstown42 mi
- Graceville43 mi
- Crawfordville46 mi
- Wewahitchka46 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Bainbridge, GA21 mi
- Donalsonville, GA23 mi
- Colquitt, GA33 mi
- Cottonwood, AL36 mi
- Cairo, GA40 mi
- Ashford, AL40 mi
- Cowarts, AL44 mi
- Blakely, GA47 mi
- Dothan, AL48 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chattahoochee; signal estimates ignore terrain.