TV channels & antenna towers in Snellville, Georgia
Snellville has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGTV, 8.0 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Snellville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWKTB-CDTelemundo | 47 | 11 mi | 292° WNW | Good | Norcross, GA |
| FOXWAGA-TVFox | 5 | 18 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| CBSWUPACBS | 69 | 19 mi | 259° W | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| UNIWUVG-DTUnivision | 34 | 19 mi | 259° W | Strong | Athens, GA |
| CWWPCH-TVCW | 17 | 19 mi | 259° W | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| NBCWXIA-TVNBC | 11 | 19 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| ABCWSB-TVABC | 2 | 21 mi | 252° WSW | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| TBNWHSG-TVTrinity | 63 | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | Monroe, GA |
| IONWPXA-TVION | 14 | 48 mi | 311° NW | Good | Rome, GA |
| MeTVWGTAMeTV | 32.1 | 64 mi | 35° NE | Weak | Toccoa, GA |
Over-the-air TV in Snellville
With roughly 19,700 residents, Snellville is a town in Georgia. Our map shows 44 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 5 Class A, 22 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
29 of them are within 25 miles of Snellville, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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), MeTV on channel 32.1 (WGTA) and Trinity on channel 63 (WHSG-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 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 Snellville
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Snellville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WAGA-TV, WUPA, WUVG-DT and WPCH-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles west of Snellville (257° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Snellville at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Snellville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Snellville
The farthest main network tower for Snellville is WSB-TV (ABC), 21 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.
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 Snellville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGTVFull power | 8.0 mi | 243° WSW | Good | Athens, GA |
| WSKC-CDClass A | 11 mi | 317° NW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WVND-LDLow power | 17 mi | 354° N | Weak | Suwanee, GA |
| WATLFull power | 19 mi | 259° W | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| W13DQ-DLow power | 19 mi | 259° W | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WANFFull power | 19 mi | 259° W | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WBUD-LDLow power | 19 mi | 259° W | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WDWW-LDLow power | 19 mi | 259° W | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WANN-CDClass A | 19 mi | 259° W | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WLVO-LDLow power | 19 mi | 259° W | Fair | Cumming, GA |
| WPBAFull power | 19 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WGGD-LDLow power | 19 mi | 15° NNE | Fair | Gainesville, GA |
| WDTA-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WTBS-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WIRE-CDClass A | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WUVM-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WYGA-CDClass A | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WIGL-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WEQT-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WUEO-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Macon, GA |
| WDNV-LDLow power | 21 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WATC-DTFull power | 29 mi | 300° WNW | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| W29DN-DLow power | 35 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Athens, GA |
| W26EM-DLow power | 35 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Athens, GA |
| W33EU-DLow power | 36 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Athens, GA |
How Snellville compares with the rest of Georgia
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Snellville ranks 42nd of 386 places in Georgia: more than 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 Stonecrest, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Snellville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 252° WSW, the direction of WSB-TV (ABC), 21 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 27 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 Snellville, GA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WSB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Snellville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Snellville, GA?
CBS is on channel 69 from WUPA, broadcasting from 19 miles W of Snellville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Snellville, GA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WXIA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Snellville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Snellville, GA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WAGA-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WSW of Snellville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Snellville, GA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPCH-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles W of Snellville. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Snellville?
44 transmitters within 70 miles of Snellville; around 27 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 Snellville?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Snellville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Snellville?
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 Snellville?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Snellville?
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 Snellville; signal estimates ignore terrain.