You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 48050 (Richmond, MI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 48050 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SW (221°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (221°), 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 48050
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SW (223°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Independent | WADL Mount Clemens, MI · Full Power | 16.7 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 31.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 33.5 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 33.5 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEYI-TV Saginaw, MI · Full Power | 55.2 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WHNE-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 30.2 mi | SW (219°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDT-LD Detroit, MI · Low Power | 30.2 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WJRT-TV Flint, MI · Full Power | 70.6 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | CW | WBSF Bay City, MI · Full Power | 55.2 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHPS-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 30.8 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDWO-CD Detroit, MI · Class A | 33.5 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Richmond, MI Free TV Channels (2.9 mi from ZIP 48050 center) · Browse all Michigan cities & ZIPs.
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