You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 39842 (Dawson, GA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 39842 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (2°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (2°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 39842
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 14.4 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 44.4 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 44.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WALB Albany, GA · Full Power | 44.7 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | FOX | WFXL Albany, GA · Full Power | 44.7 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WABW-TV Pelham, GA · Full Power | 47.0 mi | SSE (155°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 44.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | Independent | WSST-TV Cordele, GA · Full Power | 38.2 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDRJ-LD Albany, GA · Low Power | 16.6 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | WDHN Dothan, AL · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | ABC | WTXL-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 79.9 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WCTV Thomasville, GA · Full Power | 80.4 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | NBC | WTWC-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 79.1 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | FOX | WTLH Bainbridge, GA · Full Power | 79.1 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 77.4 mi | NNW (349°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGCW-LD Albany, GA · Low Power | 17.5 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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