TV channels & antenna towers in Alma, Georgia

Alma has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS and ION. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQIX-LD, 21 miles to the NE.

Open Alma in the live finder

16TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

3,536population

Network channels in Alma

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWSWGCBS	44	59 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Valdosta, GA
IONWPXC-TVION	21	65 mi	139° SE	Fair	Brunswick, GA

Over-the-air TV in Alma

Alma, Georgia has a population of about 3,540. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 1 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Alma, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 44 (WSWG) and ION on channel 21 (WPXC-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJCL in Savannah, GA, 75 miles to the northeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTLV in Jacksonville, FL, 103 miles to the southeast. 2 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 Alma

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Alma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

WSWG (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Alma. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Alma

The farthest main network tower for Alma is WSWG (CBS), 59 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Alma

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WQIX-LDLow power	21 mi	42° NE	Fair	Baxley, GA
WXGA-TVFull power	23 mi	197° SSW	Fair	Waycross, GA
W34GA-DLow power	24 mi	171° S	Fair	Waycross, GA
W33EV-DLow power	24 mi	171° S	Fair	Waycross, GA
W16EK-DLow power	46 mi	264° W	Poor	Douglas, GA
W36FI-DLow power	61 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Valdosta, GA
W17ES-DLow power	62 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Adel, GA
W23FI-DLow power	62 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Valdosta, GA
W32FK-DLow power	62 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Valdosta, GA
WBVJ-CDClass A	63 mi	231° SW	Poor	Valdosta, GA
W34FX-DLow power	63 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Montrose, GA
WVAN-TVFull power	65 mi	50° NE	Weak	Savannah, GA
W26FJ-DLow power	67 mi	227° SW	Poor	Valdosta, GA
W21EL-DLow power	70 mi	214° SW	Poor	Valdosta, GA

How Alma compares with the rest of Georgia

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Alma ranks 357th of 386 places in Georgia: fewer than the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 59 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

34% of Georgia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Alma: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 245° WSW, the direction of WSWG (CBS), 59 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 5 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 CBS in Alma, GA?

CBS is on channel 44 from WSWG, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Alma. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Alma?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Alma; around 5 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Alma?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Alma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Alma?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Alma?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Alma?

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.

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