TV channels & antenna towers in Chamblee, Georgia
Chamblee has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKTB-CD (Telemundo), 5.8 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Chamblee
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWKTB-CDTelemundo | 47 | 5.8 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Norcross, GA |
| CBSWUPACBS | 69 | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| UNIWUVG-DTUnivision | 34 | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Athens, GA |
| CWWPCH-TVCW | 17 | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| FOXWAGA-TVFox | 5 | 6.8 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| ABCWSB-TVABC | 2 | 9.5 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| NBCWXIA-TVNBC | 11 | 9.5 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| TBNWHSG-TVTrinity | 63 | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Strong | Monroe, GA |
| IONWPXA-TVION | 14 | 35 mi | 326° NW | Good | Rome, GA |
Over-the-air TV in Chamblee
With roughly 28,200 residents, Chamblee is a city in Georgia. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 5 Class A, 22 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.
29 of them are within 25 miles of Chamblee, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Atlanta, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Atlanta's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WSB-TV), CBS on channel 69 (WUPA), NBC on channel 11 (WXIA-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WAGA-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPCH-TV), ION on channel 14 (WPXA-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WKTB-CD), Univision on channel 34 (WUVG-DT) and Trinity on channel 63 (WHSG-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 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 Chamblee
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Chamblee sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WUPA, WUVG-DT, WPCH-TV and WAGA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 6.3 miles south of Chamblee (202° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chamblee at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Chamblee, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Chamblee
The farthest main network tower for Chamblee is WXIA-TV (NBC), 9.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WUPA is only 6.3 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 Chamblee
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATLFull power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| W13DQ-DLow power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WANFFull power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WBUD-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WDWW-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WANN-CDClass A | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WLVO-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Cumming, GA |
| WPBAFull power | 9.4 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WSKC-CDClass A | 10 mi | 54° NE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WGTVFull power | 11 mi | 124° SE | Good | Athens, GA |
| WDTA-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WTBS-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WIRE-CDClass A | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WUVM-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WYGA-CDClass A | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WIGL-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WEQT-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WUEO-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Macon, GA |
| WDNV-LDLow power | 11 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WATC-DTFull power | 15 mi | 324° NW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WVND-LDLow power | 20 mi | 45° NE | Weak | Suwanee, GA |
| WGGD-LDLow power | 27 mi | 52° NE | Fair | Gainesville, GA |
| WTHC-LDLow power | 33 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WKSY-LDLow power | 46 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | Rome, GA |
| W23EV-DTranslator | 47 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Carrollton, GA |
How Chamblee compares with the rest of Georgia
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Chamblee ranks 5th of 386 places in Georgia: more than the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 5.8 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 Sandy Springs, 5.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Chamblee: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 192° SSW, the direction of WXIA-TV (NBC), 9.5 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 30 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 Chamblee, GA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WSB-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SSW of Chamblee. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Chamblee, GA?
CBS is on channel 69 from WUPA, broadcasting from 6.3 miles SSW of Chamblee. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Chamblee, GA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WXIA-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SSW of Chamblee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Chamblee, GA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WAGA-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles SSW of Chamblee. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Chamblee, GA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPCH-TV, broadcasting from 6.3 miles SSW of Chamblee. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chamblee?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Chamblee; around 30 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 Chamblee?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Chamblee sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Chamblee?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chamblee?
WUPA is only 6.3 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Chamblee?
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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More: all TV stations in Georgia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chamblee; signal estimates ignore terrain.