TV channels & antenna towers in Ellaville, Georgia

Ellaville has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WACS-TV, 25 miles to the SW.

45TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
1,879population

Network channels in Ellaville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWTVMABC9 29 mi282° WNW FairColumbus, GA
CBSWRBLCBS3 29 mi282° WNW GoodColumbus, GA
FOXWXTXFox54 37 mi295° WNW GoodColumbus, GA
CWWLTZCW38.2 37 mi294° WNW FairColumbus, GA
MeTVWSST-TVMeTV55.2 38 mi129° SE FairCordele, GA
MeTVWSST-LDMeTV55.2 38 mi129° SE WeakAlbany, GA
CWWGCW-LDCW36 44 mi171° S PoorAlbany, GA
ABCWGXAABC24.2 56 mi51° NE FairMacon, GA
NBCWMGT-TVNBC41 56 mi50° NE WeakMacon, GA
IONWPGA-TVION58.3 56 mi51° NE WeakPerry, GA
IONWPGA-LDION58.3 56 mi51° NE PoorMacon, GA
CWWMAZ-TVCW13.2 56 mi51° NE WeakMacon, GA
CWWALBCW10.4 68 mi157° SSE PoorAlbany, GA
FOXWFXLFox31 68 mi157° SSE WeakAlbany, GA

Over-the-air TV in Ellaville

With roughly 1,880 residents, Ellaville is a small community in Georgia. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 2 Class A, 26 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Ellaville, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WTVM), CBS on channel 3 (WRBL), NBC on channel 41 (WMGT-TV), Fox on channel 54 (WXTX), CW on channel 38.2 (WLTZ), ION on channel 58.3 (WPGA-TV) and MeTV on channel 55.2 (WSST-TV). 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 Ellaville

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Ellaville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WTVM and WRBL, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles west of Ellaville (282° WNW). 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 Ellaville at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ellaville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ellaville

The farthest main network tower for Ellaville is WXTX (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMGT-TV (NBC), 56 miles northeast, 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.

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 Ellaville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WACS-TVFull power25 mi 215° SWFairDawson, GA
WLGAFull power29 mi 282° WNWGoodOpelika, AL
W29FD-DLow power29 mi 282° WNWFairColumbus, GA
W19DW-DLow power37 mi 294° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
WRDP-LDLow power37 mi 294° WNWWeakColumbus, GA
W27DK-DLow power37 mi 294° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
W32FV-DLow power37 mi 294° WNWWeakColumbus, GA
WDRJ-LDLow power43 mi 171° SPoorAlbany, GA
W25ED-DLow power44 mi 171° SPoorAlbany, GA
W23FN-DLow power44 mi 171° SPoorAlbany, GA
WAUA-LDLow power46 mi 290° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
WYBU-CDClass A46 mi 290° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
WJSP-TVFull power48 mi 332° NNWFairColumbus, GA
W32FN-DLow power52 mi 48° NEPoorMacon, GA
WDMA-CDClass A56 mi 42° NEPoorMacon, GA
WJDO-LDLow power56 mi 51° NEPoorMacon, GA
W19DN-DLow power56 mi 51° NEPoorMacon, GA
W20DL-DLow power56 mi 51° NEPoorMacon, GA
WTMH-LDLow power56 mi 51° NEPoorMacon, GA
WGNMFull power57 mi 50° NEFairMacon, GA
WMUB-LDLow power57 mi 50° NEPoorWarner Robins, GA
WXVK-LDLow power58 mi 296° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
W31EU-DLow power58 mi 296° WNWPoorColumbus, GA
W14FC-DLow power58 mi 296° WNWPoorOpelika, AL
W25FW-DLow power58 mi 296° WNWPoorColumbus, GA

How Ellaville compares with the rest of Georgia

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Ellaville ranks 274th of 386 places in Georgia: fewer than the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

37% of Georgia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Columbus, 42 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ellaville: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 295° WNW, the direction of WXTX (Fox), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 11 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ellaville, GA?

ABC is on channel 9 from WTVM, broadcasting from 29 miles WNW of Ellaville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Ellaville, GA?

CBS is on channel 3 from WRBL, broadcasting from 29 miles WNW of Ellaville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ellaville, GA?

NBC is on channel 41 from WMGT-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles NE of Ellaville. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Ellaville, GA?

Fox is on channel 54 from WXTX, broadcasting from 37 miles WNW of Ellaville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ellaville, GA?

CW is on channel 38.2 from WLTZ, broadcasting from 37 miles WNW of Ellaville. Estimated signal: fair.

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

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Ellaville; around 11 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 Ellaville?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Ellaville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ellaville?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ellaville?

WMGT-TV (NBC), 56 miles northeast, 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 Ellaville?

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 Ellaville; signal estimates ignore terrain.