You can get 6 free TV channels in Manistee, MI
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Manistee. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Manistee, MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | PBS | WCMW Manistee, MI · Full Power | 12.4 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WWTV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 49.4 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | WPBN-TV Traverse City, MI · Translator | 30.5 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFQX-TV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 49.4 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WZZM Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WCMV Cadillac, MI · Full Power | 71.1 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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