TV channels & antenna towers in Centerville, Georgia
Centerville has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and MeTV. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W32FN-D, 7.8 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Centerville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWGXAABC | 24.2 | 11 mi | 42° NE | Strong | Macon, GA |
| NBCWMGT-TVNBC | 41 | 11 mi | 41° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| IONWPGA-TVION | 58.3 | 11 mi | 43° NE | Good | Perry, GA |
| IONWPGA-LDION | 58.3 | 11 mi | 43° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| CWWMAZ-TVCW | 13.2 | 11 mi | 42° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| MeTVWSST-TVMeTV | 55.2 | 51 mi | 188° S | Poor | Cordele, GA |
| MeTVWSST-LDMeTV | 55.2 | 51 mi | 188° S | Poor | Albany, GA |
| ABCWTVMABC | 9 | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Columbus, GA |
| CBSWRBLCBS | 3 | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Columbus, GA |
Over-the-air TV in Centerville
Centerville, Georgia has a population of about 7,580. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Centerville, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Macon, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Macon's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 24.2 (WGXA), CBS on channel 3 (WRBL), NBC on channel 41 (WMGT-TV), CW on channel 13.2 (WMAZ-TV), ION on channel 58.3 (WPGA-TV) and MeTV on channel 55.2 (WSST-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WXTX in Columbus, GA, 70 miles to the west. 5 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 Centerville
Point your antenna NE, at about 42°. The main network towers for Centerville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WGXA, WMGT-TV, WPGA-TV and WMAZ-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles northeast of Centerville (42° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Centerville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Centerville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Centerville
The farthest main network tower for Centerville is WMGT-TV (NBC), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WRBL (CBS), 68 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
WGXA is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Centerville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W32FN-DLow power | 7.8 mi | 22° NNE | Weak | Macon, GA |
| WJDO-LDLow power | 11 mi | 42° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| W19DN-DLow power | 11 mi | 42° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| W20DL-DLow power | 11 mi | 43° NE | Weak | Macon, GA |
| WTMH-LDLow power | 11 mi | 43° NE | Good | Macon, GA |
| WGNMFull power | 12 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Macon, GA |
| WMUB-LDLow power | 12 mi | 39° NE | Good | Warner Robins, GA |
| WDMA-CDClass A | 15 mi | 4° N | Fair | Macon, GA |
| WMUM-TVFull power | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Good | Cochran, GA |
| W28EU-DLow power | 33 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Macon, GA |
| W35BB-DLow power | 48 mi | 94° E | Poor | Dublin, GA |
| W34FX-DLow power | 60 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Montrose, GA |
| WJSP-TVFull power | 61 mi | 285° WNW | Weak | Columbus, GA |
| W20EQ-DLow power | 65 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Athens, GA |
| WLGAFull power | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Opelika, AL |
| W29FD-DLow power | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Columbus, GA |
| WACS-TVFull power | 70 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Dawson, GA |
How Centerville compares with the rest of Georgia
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Centerville ranks 183rd of 386 places in Georgia: the same as the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
29% of Georgia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Warner Robins, 3.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Centerville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 41° NE, the direction of WMGT-TV (NBC), 11 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 15 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 Centerville, GA?
ABC is on channel 24.2 from WGXA, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Centerville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Centerville, GA?
CBS is on channel 3 from WRBL, broadcasting from 68 miles WSW of Centerville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Centerville, GA?
NBC is on channel 41 from WMGT-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Centerville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Centerville, GA?
CW is on channel 13.2 from WMAZ-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Centerville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Centerville?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Centerville; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Centerville?
Point your antenna NE, at about 42°. The main network towers for Centerville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Centerville?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS from up to 68 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Centerville?
WRBL (CBS), 68 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Centerville?
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 Georgia cities
- Warner Robins3.8 mi
- Byron4.4 mi
- Perry12 mi
- Fort Valley13 mi
- West Point13 mi
- Macon15 mi
- Knoxville19 mi
- Jeffersonville20 mi
- Unadilla26 mi
- Cochran26 mi
- Hawkinsville27 mi
- Gordon27 mi
- Gray28 mi
- Montezuma30 mi
- Forsyth31 mi
- Butler32 mi
- Irwinton33 mi
- Chester35 mi
- Barnesville40 mi
- Milledgeville41 mi
- Thomaston41 mi
- Eastman42 mi
- Ellaville45 mi
- Dublin46 mi
More: all TV stations in Georgia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Centerville; signal estimates ignore terrain.