TV channels & antenna towers in Vinings, Georgia
Vinings has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUPA (CBS), 8.2 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Vinings
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWUPACBS | 69 | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| UNIWUVG-DTUnivision | 34 | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Athens, GA |
| CWWPCH-TVCW | 17 | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| FOXWAGA-TVFox | 5 | 8.8 mi | 122° ESE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| ABCWSB-TVABC | 2 | 9.1 mi | 140° SE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| TBNWHSG-TVTrinity | 63 | 10 mi | 144° SE | Strong | Monroe, GA |
| NBCWXIA-TVNBC | 11 | 11 mi | 134° SE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| TLMWKTB-CDTelemundo | 47 | 15 mi | 76° ENE | Fair | Norcross, GA |
| IONWPXA-TVION | 14 | 33 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Rome, GA |
Over-the-air TV in Vinings
With roughly 9,730 residents, Vinings is a town in Georgia. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 24 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (fair 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 Vinings
Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for Vinings 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 8.2 miles southeast of Vinings (119° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Vinings at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Vinings, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Vinings
The farthest main network tower for Vinings is WXIA-TV (NBC), 11 miles away with a good 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 8.2 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 Vinings
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 | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| W13DQ-DLow power | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WANFFull power | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WBUD-LDLow power | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WDWW-LDLow power | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WANN-CDClass A | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WLVO-LDLow power | 8.2 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Cumming, GA |
| WDTA-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WTBS-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WIRE-CDClass A | 10 mi | 144° SE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WUVM-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WYGA-CDClass A | 10 mi | 144° SE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WIGL-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WEQT-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WUEO-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Macon, GA |
| WDNV-LDLow power | 10 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WPBAFull power | 10 mi | 135° SE | Good | Atlanta, GA |
| WATC-DTFull power | 14 mi | 2° N | Strong | Atlanta, GA |
| WGTVFull power | 19 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Athens, GA |
| WSKC-CDClass A | 19 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Atlanta, GA |
| WVND-LDLow power | 29 mi | 56° NE | Poor | Suwanee, GA |
| WTHC-LDLow power | 30 mi | 177° S | Weak | Atlanta, GA |
| WGGD-LDLow power | 36 mi | 59° ENE | Weak | Gainesville, GA |
| W23EV-DTranslator | 38 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Carrollton, GA |
| WKSY-LDLow power | 39 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Rome, GA |
How Vinings compares with the rest of Georgia
With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Vinings ranks 25th of 386 places in Georgia: more than the typical Georgia town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 8.2 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 Smyrna, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Vinings: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 134° SE, the direction of WXIA-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 29 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 Vinings, GA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WSB-TV, broadcasting from 9.1 miles SE of Vinings. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Vinings, GA?
CBS is on channel 69 from WUPA, broadcasting from 8.2 miles ESE of Vinings. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Vinings, GA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WXIA-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SE of Vinings. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Vinings, GA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WAGA-TV, broadcasting from 8.8 miles ESE of Vinings. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Vinings, GA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPCH-TV, broadcasting from 8.2 miles ESE of Vinings. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Vinings?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Vinings; around 29 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 Vinings?
Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for Vinings sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Vinings?
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 Vinings?
WUPA is only 8.2 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 Vinings?
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 Vinings; signal estimates ignore terrain.