TV channels & antenna towers in North Druid Hills, Georgia
North Druid Hills has 45 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 WUPA (CBS), 1.6 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in North Druid Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWUPACBS | 69 | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| UNIWUVG-DTUnivision | 34 | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Athens, GA |
| CWWPCH-TVCW | 17 | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| FOXWAGA-TVFox | 5 | 1.8 mi | 222° SW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| NBCWXIA-TVNBC | 11 | 4.3 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| ABCWSB-TVABC | 2 | 4.6 mi | 217° SW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| TBNWHSG-TVTrinity | 63 | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Strong | Monroe, GA |
| TLMWKTB-CDTelemundo | 47 | 9.4 mi | 43° NE | Good | Norcross, GA |
| IONWPXA-TVION | 14 | 39 mi | 331° NNW | Good | Rome, GA |
Over-the-air TV in North Druid Hills
With roughly 18,900 residents, North Druid Hills is a town in Georgia. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 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 26 at good or strong strength.
29 of them are within 25 miles of North Druid Hills, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 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 best-placed network stations 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 North Druid Hills
The main network towers around North Druid Hills are in different directions: ABC 217° SW (4.6 mi), CBS 246° WSW (1.6 mi), NBC 194° SSW (4.3 mi) and Fox 222° SW (1.8 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, WUPA, WUVG-DT, WPCH-TV and WAGA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 1.6 miles southwest of North Druid Hills (246° WSW). 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 North Druid Hills at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from North Druid Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for North Druid Hills
The farthest main network tower for North Druid Hills is WSB-TV (ABC), 4.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WUPA is only 1.6 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 North Druid Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATLFull power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| W13DQ-DLow power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WANFFull power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WBUD-LDLow power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WDWW-LDLow power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WANN-CDClass A | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WLVO-LDLow power | 1.6 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Cumming, GA |
| WPBAFull power | 4.2 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WDTA-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WTBS-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WIRE-CDClass A | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WUVM-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WYGA-CDClass A | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WIGL-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WEQT-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WUEO-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Macon, GA |
| WDNV-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WGTVFull power | 9.7 mi | 95° E | Good | Athens, GA |
| WSKC-CDClass A | 14 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WATC-DTFull power | 19 mi | 335° NNW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WVND-LDLow power | 25 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Suwanee, GA |
| WTHC-LDLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WGGD-LDLow power | 31 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Gainesville, GA |
| W23EV-DTranslator | 44 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Carrollton, GA |
| WKSY-LDLow power | 48 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Rome, GA |
How North Druid Hills compares with the rest of Georgia
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, North Druid Hills ranks 5th of 386 places in Georgia: more than the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 1.6 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 Brookhaven, 3.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in North Druid Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 217° SW, the direction of WSB-TV (ABC), 4.6 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 North Druid Hills, GA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WSB-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SW of North Druid Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in North Druid Hills, GA?
CBS is on channel 69 from WUPA, broadcasting from 1.6 miles WSW of North Druid Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in North Druid Hills, GA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WXIA-TV, broadcasting from 4.3 miles SSW of North Druid Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in North Druid Hills, GA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WAGA-TV, broadcasting from 1.8 miles SW of North Druid Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in North Druid Hills, GA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPCH-TV, broadcasting from 1.6 miles WSW of North Druid Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Druid Hills?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of North Druid Hills; 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 North Druid Hills?
The main network towers around North Druid Hills are in different directions: ABC 217° SW (4.6 mi), CBS 246° WSW (1.6 mi), NBC 194° SSW (4.3 mi) and Fox 222° SW (1.8 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in North Druid Hills?
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 North Druid Hills?
WUPA is only 1.6 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 North Druid Hills?
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 North Druid Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.