Antenna TV channels in Macon
16 stations broadcast free TV around Macon, carrying 26 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Macon
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Macon market; about 99+% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 28 free channels from 14 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 96% | 72% |
| CBS | 96% | 5% |
| NBC | 88% | 64% |
| FOX | 97% | 72% |
| PBS | 97% | 0% |
| The CW | 0% | 0% |
| Univision | 0% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 0% | 0% |
Share of the market's 643k people, across its 73 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County ZIP 31206 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (118°) | 33 |
| Warner Robins ZIP 31088 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (28°, most) | 40 |
| Perry ZIP 31069 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (25°, most) | 48 |
| Milledgeville ZIP 31061 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (219°, most) | 28 |
| Dublin ZIP 31021 | Roof | west-northwest (291°, most) | 27 |
| Centerville ZIP 31028 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (41°, most) | 41 |
| Fort Valley ZIP 31030 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°, most) | 48 |
| Eatonton ZIP 31024 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (199°) | 11 |
| Byron ZIP 31008 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°, most) | 40 |
| Eastman ZIP 31023 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (334°) | 12 |
| McRae-Helena ZIP 31055 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (324°) | 1 |
| Cochran ZIP 31014 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (333°, most) | 32 |
| Forsyth ZIP 31029 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (134°, most) | 28 |
| Hawkinsville ZIP 31036 | Attic or outdoor | north (353°, most) | 34 |
| Gray ZIP 31032 | Attic or outdoor | south (175°) | 28 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Macon?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 13.1 | WMAZ-TV |
 NBC | 41.1 | WMGT-TV |
 ABC | 24.2 | WGXA |
 FOX | 24.1 | WGXA |
 PBS | 29.1 | WMUM-TV |
The best TV antenna for Macon
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 7 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WMAZ-TV, WMUM-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Warner Robins, Milledgeville, Dublin and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WMGT-TV, WMAZ-TV, WGXA, WPGA-TV and others). From the largest towns around Macon:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | north-northeast (28°) | 12 mi |
| Milledgeville, GA | southwest (219°) | 30 mi |
| Dublin, GA | west-northwest (292°) | 40 mi |
| Fort Valley, GA | northeast (53°) | 23 mi |
| Forsyth, GA | southeast (132°) | 31 mi |
| East Dublin, GA | west-northwest (290°) | 43 mi |
2 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WGNM (1 mi away), WMUM-TV (26 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Macon TV towers are
Map of 10 tower sites around Macon. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 9 mi east-southeast of the centre
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3 stations · 9 mi east-southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 8 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 3 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 35 mi southeast of the centre
Every Macon station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (6)
- WMAZ-TV Macon, GA · VHF
- 13.1 CBS
- 13.2 The CW Plus
- 13.3 True Crime Network
- 13.4 Quest
- 13.5 The Nest
- 13.6 Busted
- WGXA Macon, GA · UHF
- 24.1 Fox
- 24.2 ABC
- 24.3 Charge!
- 24.4 Comet
- WMUM-TV Cochran, GA · VHF
- 29.1 PBS
- WMGT-TV Macon, GA · UHF
- 41.1 NBC
- 41.2 Bounce TV MyNetworkTV
- 41.3 Ion Plus
- 41.4 Ion Mystery
- 41.5 Laff
- 41.6 Dabl
- WPGA-TV Perry, GA · UHF
- 58.1 MeTV
- 58.2 Heroes & Icons
- 58.3 Ion
- 58.4 Start TV
- 58.5 MeTV Toons
- 58.6 Court TV
- 58.7 Catchy Comedy
- 58.8 Movies!
- WGNM Macon, GA · UHF
- 64.1 CTN
Class A (1)
- WDMA-CD Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (9)
- W19DN-D Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20DL-D Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W28EU-D Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W32FN-D Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W35BB-D Dublin, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WJDO-LD Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WMUB-LD Warner Robins, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WPGA-LD Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WTMH-LD Macon, GA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Macon
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Macon?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Macon?
What is the best TV antenna for Macon?
Which way should I point my antenna in Macon?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WDMA-CD · facility 21150 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-06-26
- W32FN-D · facility 181178 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-15 · newer construction permit granted
- WGNM · facility 24618 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 793 kW · HAAT 223 m · licensed 2020-05-19
- WMUB-LD · facility 181177 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-02-03
- WMGT-TV · facility 43847 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 90.1 kW · HAAT 189 m · licensed 2019-07-15
- WMAZ-TV · facility 46991 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 52.6 kW · HAAT 238 m · licensed 2010-08-24
- WGXA · facility 58262 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 540 kW · HAAT 243 m · licensed 2019-07-10
- WJDO-LD · facility 182012 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-03-21
- W19DN-D · facility 185672 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-02-03 · newer construction permit granted
- WPGA-TV · facility 54728 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 82.2 kW · HAAT 190 m · licensed 2020-06-29
- WPGA-LD · facility 67972 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-11-03
- W20DL-D · facility 184481 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-16 · newer construction permit granted
- WTMH-LD · facility 185793 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-01-06
- W28EU-D · facility 182095 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-04-29
- WMUM-TV · facility 23935 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 126 kW · HAAT 329.7 m · licensed 2020-10-15
- W35BB-D · facility 24157 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-01-12
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out